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Suggest Alternate Medicine To Reduce BP And Blood Sugar Levels

I m currently taking 40 milligrams of Quinipril once a day. Prior to the medication mu blood pressure was high at 150 t0 170 over 90 to 100. Now it is kower after two three weeks at 135 to 140 over 75 to 77. I have lost 40 pounds in two yeears and now at 180 lbs but I am only 5 7 I m 64 years old and work 40 hrs a week as an Inspector. I drive a mimimum of 4 to 6 hours a day. I am diabetic but only take metformin twice a day two 500 milligram tablets. Blood sugar averages 160. Are their other medications available to reduce my blood pressure and blood sugar? I m going to my primary next week, but, I want as much information as possible to understand what can be done safely. I have been under his care for 40 years and he is in his mid 70 s. I don t want to offend , but, he does not seem to want to make changes except lose more weight, eat healthy, and excersise more. Am I not being realistic in expecting more?
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Hello,

As the current data of reports are under fairly control, there is no immediate need to alter the medications as of now. Basic life style modifications as meditations, salt restriction, avoidance of stress and dietary measures are best to be practiced for particular duration till you meet your doc. Afterwards, he may decide to taper the doses of medications or continue same as per his expertise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Alternate Medicine To Reduce BP And Blood Sugar Levels

Hello, As the current data of reports are under fairly control, there is no immediate need to alter the medications as of now. Basic life style modifications as meditations, salt restriction, avoidance of stress and dietary measures are best to be practiced for particular duration till you meet your doc. Afterwards, he may decide to taper the doses of medications or continue same as per his expertise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon