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    Feb 22, 2012, 08:42 AM
    High blood pressure and how to lower it
    I was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes. Untreated my blood pressure ranges from 180/90 to 212/120. I am taking this very seriously. I also recently moved and have not been able as of yet to follow up with a Dr. so my question is this: What kind of diet/exercise program should I be on. I know I need to see a Dr. but this is the best I can do until I get a job.
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    Feb 22, 2012, 09:11 AM
    Is your diabetes being treated? Are you insulin dependent? If so your local Diabetes Association will help you obtain medical care.

    Your blood pressure is dangerously high - you need to see a Physician. Here is a site with helpful info: Preventing High Blood Pressure Tips: Diet and Lifestyle Changes.

    I have high blood pressure and cutting out all table salt, reading bags and boxes to determine salt content, will drop mine several points. I am nowhere near as high as you are, though.

    The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure is very dangerous.
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    Feb 23, 2012, 10:29 PM
    Both are being treated for now, before I moved my Dr. had prescribed 6 months worth of medications. Even on the pills I still have a tendency for my blood pressure to be high though. I am not insulin dependent. Thank you for the information Judy.
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    Feb 24, 2012, 08:35 AM
    Just be very, very careful about monitoring both your bp and your diabetes. When you live with either (or both) it's kind of easy to forget how serious they are.
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    Feb 24, 2012, 09:00 AM
    I have both and manage quite well on low dose metformin, my fasting glucose level is 5 or 6 which is a normal reading for non diabetic; my blood pressure is a good 120/30. I have reduced my meds with a good diet and daily excersize. I am a 70 year old woman determined to stay healthy.

    I have many clients who have both, plus high cholesterol and much older. I get them out walking every day.

    It only takes 30 minutes a day of physical activity to make a great difference.
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    Feb 24, 2012, 10:09 AM
    Tick - would you take a second look at the bp you posted?
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