Systolic BP above 120 increases CV Risk irrespective of blood sugar level.
However, both the above factors could aggravates the situation.
The study also indicated that Asians have significantly less coronary artery disease, but more stroke. In addition, Asians have a much lower obesity level than Westerners, and the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus is also very different between the two.
So it may call for different strategies for treatment and care.