Type 2 Diabetes – Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally

Type 2 diabetics have to deal with residual effects of their condition: hypertension is one. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a huge risk factor for both heart disease and stroke. It is true hypertension can be treated by conventional medicine using prescription drugs. But there’s evidence to show that people can lower their high blood pressure using natural means, essentially by making positive changes to their lifestyles.

An ideal blood pressure should be maintained at about 120/80 mm Hg.

Why are so many western cultures experiencing an epidemic of hypertension similar to the epidemic of Type 2 diabetes. The reasons are the same:

people are getting fatter,

people are storing fat in the middle of their body, known as belly fat,

people are much more sedentary than before,

the population is ageing.

People with diabetes have high blood pressure more often than non-diabetics for several reasons. Added to the above they are:

prone to kidney disease,

do not have the fall in pressure during the night… this normally occurs in people without diabetes.

have an increased sensitivity to salt.

As long as you implement some positive changes to your lifestyle, you can withdraw from the prescription drugs for your high blood pressure quite successfully. But never take yourself off of your medication, always talk to your doctor before doing this. Only your doctor should suggest you do this after it has been proven your anti-hypertensive medication is no longer necessary.

Salt is, without a doubt, one of the most significant factors that has an impact on your blood pressure. Excessive use of salt has been known to lead to hypertension. Limiting salt is always a good idea…

fast food,

foods that are processed,

packaged, instant, microwaveable and canned foods

are notorious for being loaded with salt. Read the labels.

Weight loss is also another great way for you to naturally lower your high blood pressure. But don’t resort to strict diets. Instead,

eat balanced and nutritious meals,

complemented with a good regular exercise routine.

In fact, exercising alone can help you lose weight as well as lower your high blood pressure.

You can also make some changes to your diet as a way of reducing your hypertension. Eat a diet rich in:

vegetables,

fruits,

nuts,

low-fat dairy,

food containing fiber,

low cholesterol,

meat, and

sugar.

The more color you have on your plate, the healthier the food choices. This is not only good for your blood pressure, but it is another excellent way to help control your blood sugar.

Many people turn to natural supplements to help lower their blood pressure…

mineral magnesium,

co-enzyme Q10,

garlic, and

vitamin C.

are some of the ideal natural supplements that can help. Since they are natural, they generally won’t have any side effects. Medication for treating high blood pressure often comes with a list of side effects. Some might even interfere with maintaining your Type 2 diabetes.

When picking out supplements, make sure to talk to your doctor first. Also, do some research and ensure the supplements are natural, and not man-made. Some distributors try to pass these off as the real thing as a way to cash in on the natural supplement market.