Blood Pressure

High blood pressure can be especially worrisome for those dealing with type 2 diabetes. One of the first things your healthcare provider will do when you visit you to check your blood pressure, as it tells a lot about your current health. 120 to 140 mmHg systolic (upper number) and less than 90 mmHg diastolic (lower number) are considered healthy. When your reading is chronically high, it requires treatment as it can lead to serious health problems such as stroke or heart attack.

High blood pressure can be especially worrisome for those dealing with type 2 diabetes. One of the first things your healthcare provider will do when you visit you to check your blood pressure, as it tells a lot about your current health. 120 to 140 mmHg systolic (upper number) and less than 90 mmHg diastolic (lower number) are considered healthy. When your reading is chronically high, it requires treatment as it can lead to serious health problems such as stroke or heart attack.

Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to help manage your blood pressure. Fortunately, they also help you better maintain healthy blood sugar levels…

1. Get moving. Over time, any exercise will help lower your blood pressure. It doesn't have to be intense training to prepare you for the next marathon. Regular, even moderate to moderate, exercise has a significant impact on diabetes management and your blood pressure.

Walking around the block a few times each night can do wonders to help lower your blood pressure to a reasonable level. The most important thing is to find a form of exercise that you enjoy because then you are more likely to incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

2. Limit alcohol. While many people tend to think that the odd glass of wine can help their heart health, the fact is that alcohol in general can raise blood pressure, so it's best to limit your alcohol intake.

Remember that wine helps improve your heart health is that wine is made from grapes, not alcohol itself. So get the benefits without the cost. Alcohol is not the best choice for any aspect of your health – except perhaps to help reduce stress levels. But there are other ways to reduce stress levels than just having a drink, two or three…

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