Diet in patients with diabetes or high blood pressure Section: Originals How to quote Hurtado Sánchez JA. Dieta en diabetes e hipertensión arterial. RIdEC 2013; 6(2):25-7. AuthorsJosé Antonio Hurtado Sánchez Position Vicedecano de Coordinación Académica de Nutrición Humana y Dietética, Movilidad y Relaciones Institucionales Sociosanitarias. Facultad de Ciencias de Contact email: ja.hurtado@ua.es Abstract Diabetes and high blood pressure, along with obesity and dyslipidemia, are the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Diet is a major component of the therapy for such conditions, both for preventive and therapeutic purposes. The present paper aims at discussing diet key issues in individuals with either diabetes or high blood pressure. Keywords: Cardiovascular disease; diet therapy Versión en Español Título: Dieta en diabetes e hipertensión arterial