Suggest Ways To Control BP In A Diabetic

Posted on Sun, 12 Jul 2015

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Question : sir, iam 70yrs female, im diabetic & high b.p patient for about 20yrs, im on following medicines....eltroxin-125mg, telmikind h-80 (10AM), ECOSPRIN AV 150/20 AND MENDIS-XT (2PM),CINOD-20(4PM) AND METPURE XL-50 IN NIGHT,&INSULIN.....BUT MY B.P IS NOT IN CONTROL IT ALWAYS 160/75,170/80,85 ....MY DOCTOR IS TELLING ME THAT ITS NOT TO WORRY it is due to my age.so sir please advise about medicine ,how to control my bp........

Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Such a high BP at your age with prexisting Diabetes and Hypertension is a reason to worry.
You would require to get it under control.
I would first of all like to know your Kidney function tests.
Moreover with that Mention your previous BP readings and since when you are getting these readings.
Mention the kidney function report with it's date.
Revert with the asked details for a better help.
Stay healthy

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