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Blood Pressure. Taking Lisinopril. Pressure Went Up Due To Intake Of Citrus Fruits, Juices, Apples And Low Fat Milk. Type II Diabetes

hi.i'm peter.i am taking 10mg lisinopril a day for blood pressure for about a week now and my pressure went up,It also warns not to consume potassium.,apples, bananas,citrus fruits,juices,low fat milk,avocados,greens,etc. just how much potassium are they talking about?because the above has been most of my diet.I'm also a type 2 diabetic.Thanks
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Let me explain few facts are about potassium .
The normal level of potassium is 3.5 to 5.0 m mol /L, whereas inside the cells is 150 m mol/L.
The potassium intake of an individuals on an average diet is 40-120 m mol/days or approximately 1mmol /kg /days.
As you mentioned in your diet various fruits , they all contains potassium and every balanced diet is important for a diabetic and hypertensive patient .
In my opinion change your diet after consultation with your dieteician .
Consult your treating doctor regarding high level of potassium.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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Blood Pressure. Taking Lisinopril. Pressure Went Up Due To Intake Of Citrus Fruits, Juices, Apples And Low Fat Milk. Type II Diabetes

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Let me explain few facts are about potassium . The normal level of potassium is 3.5 to 5.0 m mol /L, whereas inside the cells is 150 m mol/L. The potassium intake of an individuals on an average diet is 40-120 m mol/days or approximately 1mmol /kg /days. As you mentioned in your diet various fruits , they all contains potassium and every balanced diet is important for a diabetic and hypertensive patient . In my opinion change your diet after consultation with your dieteician . Consult your treating doctor regarding high level of potassium. Good luck. Dr. HET