When I was diagnosed with T2 last summer my blood pressure seemed to be normal. A couple of months after diagnosis, and after starting Metformin, it appeared to have generally raised itself a good deal (no idea if there are any connections there, with stress, Metformin, or whatever). So my doctor put me on Micardis Plus (Hydrochlorothiazide), a small dose (40/12.5 once a day). Now, a good few months later, my blood pressure is normally around 125/85, which I believe is fairly OK, isn't it? and lately, since starting low-carbing, my blood sugar readings are much improved (most of the time).
I would love to give up the blood pressure pills, because I don't really like pills (though I'm resolved to stick with Metformin for the time being). Does anybody have any experience of this? Is it wise? I have a Boots blood pressure home testing device, so thought if I just check a couple of times a day and watch where the bp readings are going this should be reasonably safe... shouldn't it? :?
And please, nobody say: "check with your doctor". I have two doctors and they're nice but really not much use! I only started getting good advice and information when I found this forum!!
I would love to give up the blood pressure pills, because I don't really like pills (though I'm resolved to stick with Metformin for the time being). Does anybody have any experience of this? Is it wise? I have a Boots blood pressure home testing device, so thought if I just check a couple of times a day and watch where the bp readings are going this should be reasonably safe... shouldn't it? :?
And please, nobody say: "check with your doctor". I have two doctors and they're nice but really not much use! I only started getting good advice and information when I found this forum!!
