High Blood Pressure Tips

Tips to help you control your high blood pressure

Make sure your blood pressure is under 140/90 mm Hg


If your systolic pressure is over 140, ask your doctor what you can do to lower it.Ask a Doctor Now.

If you have diabetes it is even more important to maintain your blood pressure at an acceptable level, which reduces long-term complications associated with this disease process. You should be receiving regular monitoring and advice from you GP/diabetic practitioner.

Aim for a healthy weight
Ideally try not to gain extra weight in the first place, if you have then try to lose the weight slowly, at about half to one pound a week until you reach a healthy target. This can be easier to achieve if you include exercise as well to burn off those unwanted calories and tone your body as you lose the weight.