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Did anybody know that today, 17 May is World Hypertension Day????

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Inverary, ON

I didn't - must be slipping up

Most of us aren't simply Diabetic (or a person with diabetes if you prefer) but rather we have Metabolic Syndrome

That is any 2 of:

Type 2 Diabetes
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
High Triglycerides
BMI Greater than 30

And just about ALL of US had at least two on that list when we got the Membership Card to the Dead Pancreas Society

So that means a good number of us, myself included, have/had/are currently taking meds for Hypertension in the form of ACE Inhibitors or ARB… read more

May 17, 2024
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Members connected over the post about World Hypertension Day and metabolic syndrome, with many sharing that they had not known about the... Read more

Members connected over the post about World Hypertension Day and metabolic syndrome, with many sharing that they had not known about the awareness day but appreciated the reminder to care for the whole body, not just blood sugar. Several members described how weight loss, diet changes, and exercise improved their blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall health, with one member crediting diabetes as a wake-up call that led to remission and the discontinuation of multiple medications. A recurring theme was the importance of managing all aspects of metabolic health together, recognizing that diabetes often comes with other conditions like hypertension and high cholesterol that require ongoing attention and lifestyle adjustments.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I am one of those who did know.Every day in the year has a cause associated with it.

May 18, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

I did not know it was Hypertension Day. I’ve lost 28 # and my sugar is good so is my blood pressure most of the time. Not on med for cholesterol trying with diet. A good majority of my day is devoted to taking care of myself. It to hot in Arizona to do anything else….

May 17, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

I did not know today was world hypertension month. I'll mark my calendar. My BMI is 24. My blood pressure improved after weight loss. Still take beta blockers for heart rate. Weight loss has many benefits

May 17, 2024
A DiabetesTeam Member

This photo of yours gets my "vote" @A DiabetesTeam Member I plan to try some new ones for me soon. I just had to get my photo taken for my volunteer badge and was hoping to be able to use that-nope-looks just as bad (for different reasons) than the passport one. I really need to find a magician for my hair.

May 19, 2024 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

I must say that I did not know that. Good to mark it though as it reminds us to take time out.

May 18, 2024

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