Blood Pressure Symptoms

https://www.bloodpressurereading.net/Blood pressure control is of critical importance whether you have diabetes or not. However, having high blood pressure along with diabetes is a prime risk factor in developing heart disease, stroke and other diabetes complications.

 

 There are two main focal points to avoid cardiovascular malfunctions:

  • 1. Keep your blood pressure below 130/80 mm Hg.

2. Maintain a healthy cholesterol level (under 100 mg/dL).
 

An active lifetsyle and a healthy balanced diet will compliment a healthy heart, take a look at Living with Diabetes to find out more.

 Medications may be prescribed to reduce the chances of developing secondary diabetes complications e.g. eye disease, kidney disease. For example an ACE inhibitor is often recommended to those with high blood pressure and/or renal impairment. ACE inhibitors include:

Aspirin may also be a suggested treatment plan to prevent heart disease, especially in those patients who display additional risk factors such as:

  • age 40+
  • Have a personal or family history of heart problems
  • Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
  • Smoke