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What Causes Low Blood Pressure While Suffering From Diabetes?
My father in law is 89 years old. He has a pacemaker and previously had by pass surgery some 10 years ago following a heart attack. His blood pressure has been running 119/65 and up to 128/70. He is a diabetic. This morning is blood pressure was 97/44. Upon checking his blood sugar, it was 300. What could be going on?
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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If I have had details of drug used,could have given you a more useful answer.
Any way, he is required to stick to his diet regime for blood sugar to remain within normal limits.
His blood pressure, for his age , and with all other ailments, was all right.
97\44 is matter of little concern.
if his blood sugar , and blood pressure continues to be like this, you have to talk to his treating doctor, he may like to change the drugs or the doses.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM.
If I have had details of drug used,could have given you a more useful answer.
Any way, he is required to stick to his diet regime for blood sugar to remain within normal limits.
His blood pressure, for his age , and with all other ailments, was all right.
97\44 is matter of little concern.
if his blood sugar , and blood pressure continues to be like this, you have to talk to his treating doctor, he may like to change the drugs or the doses.
Good luck.
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