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My age is 55. My ht is 5 ft 3 inches and weight is 115 pounds or sometimes less for the past 20 yrs. I almost walk for 30 to 40 minutes every day and always active, don t eat any processed foods. I am taking procardia for my high HP since I was 35 yrs old. I do have hypothyroidism ( Hashimoto which was gyrating but recent bloodreport shows that it s fine. I m taking synthroid 75 mg for the past 7 yrs. My BP is high like 130/80 or 132/80. My doctor after my blood work which stated that I have an increased risk for diabetes ie. 6.0 has prescribed Amlod 5 mg and Lozart 50 mg. I m little worried about my risk for diabetes. Is it due to my uncontrolled bp? What should I do to reverse my diabetes risk?
Sat, 12 Jul 2014
Hello,
Uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure can not precipitate diabetes.
To avoid getting diabetes,the best way is to do regular exercises for 30-45 minutes a day,be in your normal range of BMI and a very controlled diet where you should avoid sweets,saturated fats,junk goods,colas,deep fried foods etc.Take more of fresh fruits and green vegetables.
Thanks
Uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure can not precipitate diabetes.
To avoid getting diabetes,the best way is to do regular exercises for 30-45 minutes a day,be in your normal range of BMI and a very controlled diet where you should avoid sweets,saturated fats,junk goods,colas,deep fried foods etc.Take more of fresh fruits and green vegetables.
Thanks
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