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Diabetes Prevention. Controlling High Blood Pressure Month 4; Class 1. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Are Like Twins. Ignoring Your High Blood Pressure…. …May Be Like Ignoring a Volcano. Blood Pressure Levels. Increasing Risk. 160/100 or higher stage 2 hypertension
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Diabetes Prevention Controlling High Blood Pressure Month 4; Class 1
Blood Pressure Levels Increasing Risk • 160/100 or higher stage 2 hypertension • Less than 160/100 stage 1 hypertension • Less than 140/90 prehypertension • Less than 120/80 normal
DASH diet 8 to 14 mmHg Low sodium diet 2 to 8 mmHg Aerobic activity 4 to 9 mmHg If overweight, a 10 kg (22lb.) Weight loss 5 to 20 mmHg Decreasing alcohol (to less than 1/day for women; Or less than 2/day for men) 2 to 4 mmHg Lifestyle ModificationsKnown to Reduce Blood Pressure
Create a Blood Pressure Action Plan • John’s average blood pressure is 132/85 • He should reduce his systolic blood pressure down below 120 • 132 -120 = 12 points Obese Does not exercise Eats fast food daily Does not drink alcohol
Create a Blood Pressure Action Plan • Evelyn’s average blood pressure is 163/97 • She should immediately reduce her systolic blood pressure down below 140 with medications from her doctor • She should use lifestyle to further reduce her blood pressure below 120 • 140 -120 = 20 points 20 pounds overweight Very active Eats prepared food daily Loves her salt Occasional glass of wine
Create a Blood Pressure Action Plan • Fred’s average blood pressure while taking his medication is 139/84 • He should reduce his systolic blood pressure down below 120 • 139 -120 = 19 points Desk job; not active Smokes pipe and drinks 3 glasses of beer a day Normal weight Takes blood pressure pills
Create a Blood Pressure Action Plan • Herbert’s average blood pressure is 144/91 • He should reduce his systolic blood pressure down below 140 with medications from his doctor • He should use lifestyle to further reduce his blood pressure below 120 • 140 -120 = 20 points Athlete, very active Does not smoke or drink Normal weight High protein, high sodium, high animal fat, low carbohydrate diet
Create a Blood Pressure Action Plan • Harry’s average blood pressure is 124/81 • He should reduce his systolic blood pressure down below 120 • 124 -120 = 4 points Healthy weight, but gained 5 pounds last year Moderately active Eats typical American diet Has 1 or 2 drinks on the weekend