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<blockquote data-quote="DorsetJon" data-source="post: 1918380" data-attributes="member: 464752"><p>I don't understand why you got angry with your doctor. You went to the doctor because you had an increase in heart rate and he suggested you take a beta-blocker drug (Concor) that should prevent your high heart rate. This drug should also lower your blood pressure which, despite what you say, is a bit high for a diabetic person - no more 130/80 is usually the recommended level, with the first number being the more important one I think (I'm not a medical doctor). Beta-blocker drugs like Concor do have a disadvantage because they might stop the high heart rate that is often one sign of a hypo, so it could stop this warning sign. </p><p></p><p>If you want to reduce your blood pressure without taking drugs then you should do aerobic exercise every day, lose weight if you are overweight, and eat less salt (look out for hidden salt in many commercial foods). These might reduce your BP enough without you needing to take drugs. However, you might need the Concor anyway for the high heart rate. I can't comment on this because you haven't said if you have the high heart rate all the time or if it happens suddenly in bursts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DorsetJon, post: 1918380, member: 464752"] I don't understand why you got angry with your doctor. You went to the doctor because you had an increase in heart rate and he suggested you take a beta-blocker drug (Concor) that should prevent your high heart rate. This drug should also lower your blood pressure which, despite what you say, is a bit high for a diabetic person - no more 130/80 is usually the recommended level, with the first number being the more important one I think (I'm not a medical doctor). Beta-blocker drugs like Concor do have a disadvantage because they might stop the high heart rate that is often one sign of a hypo, so it could stop this warning sign. If you want to reduce your blood pressure without taking drugs then you should do aerobic exercise every day, lose weight if you are overweight, and eat less salt (look out for hidden salt in many commercial foods). These might reduce your BP enough without you needing to take drugs. However, you might need the Concor anyway for the high heart rate. I can't comment on this because you haven't said if you have the high heart rate all the time or if it happens suddenly in bursts. [/QUOTE]
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