low blood pressure

A low blood pressure reading is having a level that is 90/60mmHg, or lower.
Only one of the numbers has to be lower than it should be to count as low blood pressure. In other words:
if the top number is 90 or less (regardless of the botton number) this may be low blood pressure
if the bottom number is 60 or less (regardless of the top number) this may be low blood pressure

Some people have a blood pressure level that is naturally low. That is, there is no specific cause or reason why. However, some health conditions or medicines can cause you to develop low blood pressure. With HIGH blood pressure that puts you at risk of major Cardiovascular complications, not recommended.

Usually, having low blood pressure is not a cause for concern. However, sometimes your blood pressure can drop to a point where you may feel faint or dizzy. If you find that your blood pressure is suddenly much lower than usual, there may be a reason for this.

Speak to your doctor or nurse.

Just like to say how much I appreciate this forum the prompt answer and sensible advice I got to my :?: is great .

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Carol, that is what we are here for.

carty said:

just wish I knew what DB has to do with low blood pressure I like to go to DN or GP armed with as many facts as possible :!

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The low blood pressure may not have anything to do with your diabetes at all, we couldn't find a link. There is, however a definite link between diabetes and high blood pressure.

The unfortunate thing in life is that we often get more than one condition affecting us that are unrelated to each other.

carty said:

Sorry not very good on computer so dont know how to make a link .Just a mention about low BP and diabetes on http://www.bpassoc.org.ukbloodpressureand you/Yourbody/Lowbloodpressure .It is annoying for them not to have a link to find out WHY CAROL

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Hi Carol.
That's because technically it is really all to do with Postural Hypotension.

Diabetes can affect the normal control of blood pressure and cause damage to the nerves supplying your blood vessels. This can lead to a fall in blood pressure upon standing up which is known as Postural Hypotension. During this type of quick movement your blood vessels will finfd it hard to adjust resulting in a drop in the blood pressure. That's the only link I can find.

Ken.

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