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Suggest Ideal Diet For High BP And Sugar Levels

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Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2015
Question: HI
I am XXXXXXX and need to consult you for my father XXXXXXX He has high Bp and sugar .Problem.What diet and exercise he shold follow to maintain and recover it on normal level
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Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Dear friend , please follow these advices

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, Greetings from HCM. I understand your concern. If you can change your lifestyle with proper medications in time you will definitely be healthy.
First you need to get your lipid profile, thyroid profile, microalbuminuria and HbA1c checked. Also keep record of your fasting and post-prondial glucose record every day for a month in your diary with a well calibrated glucometer. Your medications are sufficient for time being if you are committed for lifestyle changes.
First stay away from all the fast / processed and fried food stuff. Divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day whenever you feel hungry. With 2/3 snacks in between. That helps to keep the sugar levels constant throughout the day. Add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits (not juices), take very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely. Take Millets in boiled form or the breads prepared out of it like ragi, bajra, sorghum, wheat etc., are very good source of micronutrients required for the action of insulin. Take more of protein rich food, like egg white, fish is good source of omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Moreover, beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, turmeric, tamarind also have proven benefits. Say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs. Based on this, with the help of a dietician, you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it.
Physical activity is very important, play games, walk at least half an hour to one hour a day. This not only helps you to burn calories, but also to relive your stress. Music is another way to relax too. Try and practice yoga, meditation and pranayama. Some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial. Quit smoking (if) and reduce your alcohol intake.
If u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself by the time you have your next blood investigation report in three months time
Wish you good health. Do feel free to ask more queries. THANK YOU

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Niranjan G (1 hour later)
Please see the attached reports and sugar and Bp count.and again suggest if have more clear idea.
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Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
He has fatty liver due to uncontrolled diabetes

Detailed Answer:
Dear friend, i have gone through all the reports. i found that only HbA1c is high with high fasting glucose. which indicates that he needs to change the existing diabetic medications soon. for the same reasons he also has fatty liver too. Apart from that he should keep monitoring his BP and take the medications regularly. as i mentioned earlier the lifestyle changes will help in both reducing the sugar, BP and also correcting the fatty liver
kindly meet your treating doctor for change in your medications
thank you for contacting me again and do rate this answer before you close
wish you all good health
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Suggest Ideal Diet For High BP And Sugar Levels

Brief Answer: Dear friend , please follow these advices Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Greetings from HCM. I understand your concern. If you can change your lifestyle with proper medications in time you will definitely be healthy. First you need to get your lipid profile, thyroid profile, microalbuminuria and HbA1c checked. Also keep record of your fasting and post-prondial glucose record every day for a month in your diary with a well calibrated glucometer. Your medications are sufficient for time being if you are committed for lifestyle changes. First stay away from all the fast / processed and fried food stuff. Divide your meal in to 4-5 parts per day whenever you feel hungry. With 2/3 snacks in between. That helps to keep the sugar levels constant throughout the day. Add more of fiber rich food stuffs like green leafy vegetables, raw fruits (not juices), take very less of carbohydrates (rice) avoid sugar completely. Take Millets in boiled form or the breads prepared out of it like ragi, bajra, sorghum, wheat etc., are very good source of micronutrients required for the action of insulin. Take more of protein rich food, like egg white, fish is good source of omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. Moreover, beetroot juice (inorganic nitrate), olive leaves, garlic, turmeric, tamarind also have proven benefits. Say no to oils and cholesterol rich food stuffs. Based on this, with the help of a dietician, you prepare your diet chart and strictly follow it. Physical activity is very important, play games, walk at least half an hour to one hour a day. This not only helps you to burn calories, but also to relive your stress. Music is another way to relax too. Try and practice yoga, meditation and pranayama. Some aasanas are very easy to practice and also beneficial. Quit smoking (if) and reduce your alcohol intake. If u can follow these (have to!!) you can definitely see difference yourself by the time you have your next blood investigation report in three months time Wish you good health. Do feel free to ask more queries. THANK YOU