Aa
blood pressure
Ihave high b.p. 156/80 after taking a 240mg verapamil tab.daily. I have type-2 diabetes also. my dr. has increased the verapamil dose twice a day. He says my bp should be in a range of 110 to120/80 because I am diabetic.
what is your opinion about this approach to bp. I am 82 yrs old healthy man with low thyroid.
what is your opinion about this approach to bp. I am 82 yrs old healthy man with low thyroid.
"Ihave high b.p. 156/80 after taking a 240mg verapamil tab.daily."
After, huh? Verapamil is Rx'd to lower blood pressure, not raise it. Speak with your doctor if it is. And, yes, 110-120/80 is great.
After, huh? Verapamil is Rx'd to lower blood pressure, not raise it. Speak with your doctor if it is. And, yes, 110-120/80 is great.
Your doctor is absolutely correct. Your diabetes is not helping your kidneys and to have high blood pressure along with this, your kidneys are going to suffer. Keeping your BP within a healthy range benefits you in so many ways. I hope you are on medication for the thyroid problem. Great job on being so healthy at your age, I wish you continued good health! Take care.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Diabetes - Type 2 Community
Here are three summertime recipes that will satisfy your hunger without wreaking havoc on your blood sugar.
If you have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes isn’t inevitable. Find out how you can stop diabetes before it starts.
Diabetes-friendly recipes and tips for your game day party.
Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest.
Simple ways to keep your blood sugar in check.
8 blood sugar-safe eats.
