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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure Levels

i am diabetic for the last 15 years and my age is 47 years. i was not having any blood pressure problem till last six months or so but recently i checked my blood pressure and it was 160 over 98.is it ok or i should consult doctor.furhter i go for morning walk daily and i walk brisk. should i contnue it?
Thu, 9 Mar 2017
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It's good to hear that you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle habits. Yes you should continue with that. Yes your Blood pressure need to be controled As you are a diabetic, ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS are the preferred group of antihypertensive for you. I would like to start you on LOSARTAN. Consult your doctor personally for a written prescription.

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Suggest Treatment For High Blood Pressure Levels

Hi There It s good to hear that you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle habits. Yes you should continue with that. Yes your Blood pressure need to be controled As you are a diabetic, ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS are the preferred group of antihypertensive for you. I would like to start you on LOSARTAN. Consult your doctor personally for a written prescription. I wish you good health