Hi all been for my blood pressure check as was still a little high at my clinic app in dec. Still a bit on the high side 148/89 iv got to record twice a day for a week then go see doc. Anyone got any tips how to lower, as i know the implications with having diabeties.
It was elevated BP reading that led to blood tests (because of the potential implications for kidney health) that led to my diagnosis. Although my BP was elevated at diagnosis, it wasn't as bad as the diagnostic readings suggested as my own monitoring demonstrated a nice profile for White Coat Syndrome (WCS).
As I got my blood results into the zone, and trimmed up, my blood pressure fell back too, and these days I normally run about 100-110/65-75, depending on what I'm up to.
WCS is still a bit of a pain though, as on a recent pre-op assessment my reading was elevated, but not by as much as on admission when it was something like 210/110. Allegedly, they don't operate over 200/100, but when I talked it through with the anaesthetist he reckoned the best approach was to just get me to sleep and let them get on with it. (Phew)
Your own readings could be informative, but otherwise do you have any trimming up to do, and how are your blood scores?
Erm,........ Obviously telling you not to be stressed wouldn't be helpful as that's not a voluntary thing, usually.
It is impossible for me to be over medicated as I take absolutely no medication for anything. I have never taken any medication for BP, diabetes or any other long-term condition. I am a completely meds-free old bird.Hi andbreathe, it appears if you are bp meds you may be over medicated. There is apparently a bathtub curve that shows the best average systolic , depending on age , to be in low 120s, as I recall.
regards
Derek
Hi, bloods doing ok & coming down nicely as is my weight have lost 2 stone since july and am on a low carb diet. Will be interesting 2 see my own readings! My job is very stressfull though
Hi there
Do you have any free time?? Have you ever thought about joining a yoga class or a meditation group? I teach both and they are clinically/scientifically proven to help lower blood pressure. When we are stressed, as you probably know, all sorts of biochemical changes occur in the body to help us (Fight or Flight). We are designed to come back into balance once the reason for the stress has been dealt with. But if we are constantly in Fight or Flight mode we begin to get health problems - such as high blood pressure, raised BGs, raised cortisol and adrenaline levels. The immune system is compromised and our well being suffers.
Just 10 minutes of meditation a day(I teach Mindfulness) can begin to reduce stress levels.
Hope this helps. I am convinced that yoga and meditation are helping my Type 2 control.
Good luck!
Cath
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