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Message: <blockquote data-quote="shedges" data-source="post: 2484330" data-attributes="member: 10554">I just dropped in here because I'm going through this process myself. And trying to work out what I want. And what I should do. I'm 46, fairly active (mountain bike, ran a half marathon 2 weeks ago, bit of pilates/calisthenics), bang on recommended BMI, and have had type 1 diabetes for 16 years. Diet is average to good (always fresh fruit/veg in the day, mainly fresh cooked, the odd pizza/pie). 3-4 cups of coffee per day. ~20 units alcohol per week. Since diagnosis my BP has always been around 130/90. Couple of measurements at the doctor over the last year and it's ticked up to 135/95. Hba1c is 63. They have told me that if hba1c and BP haven't come down in three months I'll be going on some kind of anti hypertensive medication.Based on the above, do I just assume I'll be going onto BP meds at some point and not worry about it, or do I go extreme with diet and lifestyle and try to put it off?Any type 1s who've been through similar... I'd love to hear your experience.TIA, Sam</blockquote>

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