That's my current blood pressure. Quite high at my age. They are right about high blood pressure being a silent killer. I didn't feel any different. Or maybe, the changes may have been so subtle for me to notice. It's a wake up call for me to once again review my lifestyle. My biggest culprit so far, from my view, is the food I eat. I have been keen on having fruits and veggies but I think I'm not having enough of those. Plus the fact that I eat out several times in a week.
I took the first step today, as advised by the doctor who examined me yesterday. So this morning, I had blood drawn from me for blood chemistry. That's to check for FBS (fasting blood sugar), lipid (cholesterol content, I guess) and other two tests. I'll know the results later this afternoon. No medications prescribed yet. And I have no intention of having maintenance medicine so I really have to be serious about the lifestyle change I am embarking on.
My goal is to maintain my blood pressure at 110/70 mm Hg. Tough, but knowing my risks, I have to do something or I won't reach my other goal...to be a centenarian!
Nov 10, 2010
140/100
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Thank you, your experience is quite encouraging to me. I think this is the best option for me at the moment.
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