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How To Control BP And Prediabetes?

prediabetes I was diagnosed in june with prediabetes. I am unemployeed at the time and have no inserance. I also worried about my blood pressure being high ( last checked saterday 143/ 89). what can I do to keep this under control and what warning signs should I look for with the prediabetes ( glucose was 110 after fasting for 8 hr)? thank u
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM. Dear patient your BP levels are borderline and you have probably used an electronic BP measuring equipment which are usually not very reliable. Please get your BP checked by a doctor using mercury sphygmomanometer. This will give you correct diagnosis. Usually diabetes doesn't present with any symptoms and is discovered accidentally during a routine examination. Some cases may show some of these symptoms- sudden weight gain or loss, delayed wound healing, delayed recovery from common cough and colds, increased thirst, increased frequency of urination etc.
To keep BP and diabetes under control you can try following-
1. Reduce salt intake in you diet especially Chinese food, sauces and pickled. High salt intake can lead to high blood pressure.
2. Avoid fried, starchy, refined, sugray and junk food.
3.Eat lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and salads.
4. Eat nuts regularly especially almonds.
5. Avoid white bread and white rice.
6.Ear frequent small meals.
7. Avoid smoking, tobacco use and drinking.
8. Use olive oil for cooking and dressing.
9. Sleep for atleast 6-8 hours a day.
10. Exercise daily. Do some aerobic activity for atleast 40 mins a day.
11. If you are obese then losing weight will really cut down your chances of getting these diseases.
12. Meditate regularly. Find out from different methods pf medication what really suits and practice it daily. Regards
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How To Control BP And Prediabetes?

Thanks for contacting HCM. Dear patient your BP levels are borderline and you have probably used an electronic BP measuring equipment which are usually not very reliable. Please get your BP checked by a doctor using mercury sphygmomanometer. This will give you correct diagnosis. Usually diabetes doesn t present with any symptoms and is discovered accidentally during a routine examination. Some cases may show some of these symptoms- sudden weight gain or loss, delayed wound healing, delayed recovery from common cough and colds, increased thirst, increased frequency of urination etc. To keep BP and diabetes under control you can try following- 1. Reduce salt intake in you diet especially Chinese food, sauces and pickled. High salt intake can lead to high blood pressure. 2. Avoid fried, starchy, refined, sugray and junk food. 3.Eat lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and salads. 4. Eat nuts regularly especially almonds. 5. Avoid white bread and white rice. 6.Ear frequent small meals. 7. Avoid smoking, tobacco use and drinking. 8. Use olive oil for cooking and dressing. 9. Sleep for atleast 6-8 hours a day. 10. Exercise daily. Do some aerobic activity for atleast 40 mins a day. 11. If you are obese then losing weight will really cut down your chances of getting these diseases. 12. Meditate regularly. Find out from different methods pf medication what really suits and practice it daily. Regards