Millions of people around the world live happy, healthy, and contented lives while managing their diabetes on a daily basis.

While it is a chronic health condition, a diabetes diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean you need to stop eating your favorite foods or lead a mundane life by any means.

It does need to be taken seriously, however, and this means keeping a close eye on your levels and getting to know your body’s habits and requirements in the meantime.

If this is starting to sound familiar and you’re worried about the threat of hypertension (consistently high blood pressure), which is twice as likely in people with diabetes, then there’s no need to panic. There are steps you can take to prevent this from happening without it getting in the way of your everyday life.

Eating Healthily

Eating a balanced, healthy diet is one of the best ways to stay safe and keep your body protected against the prospect of hypertension.

It can be difficult to negotiate a balanced diet with diabetes, that is if you’re trying to do it alone. Your doctor should be able to help you come up with a plan that best works for your needs, or they can probably recommend a nutritionist who’ll do this for you.

This doesn’t mean giving up your favorite food, but it does mean keeping a closer eye on what too much of it is doing to your blood sugar levels.

A diet that’s high in fiber and low in salt can help you keep your levels safe against hypertension, but be sure to get a balance of nutrients to properly nourish your system and stay at a healthy weight.

Monitor Your Levels

Thanks to advancements in modern technology, monitoring your blood sugar levels has never been easier.

Once you get your hands on a dependable blood glucose meter kit, you can quickly and discreetly check your blood sugar levels and the best versions even come with a smart app to make life as easy as possible, making it easy to stay on track.

Once you can monitor and record your levels, you can not only put your mind at ease, but you can start to work out what exactly your body needs in terms of nutrients and at what time of the day.

This can also help you keep on top of your blood sugar levels during exercise, and it can warn you of any spikes you might be experiencing.

Cut Down on Alcohol

Drinking too much alcohol can increase your blood pressure levels over time, so it’s worth cutting down on it when possible.

Many types of alcoholic drinks are also high in empty calories, which may affect your ability to maintain a healthy weight over time.

Exercise

Exercising can lower your blood sugar levels and get your veins looking nice and healthy, so you should aim to get at least 150 minutes of exercise in a week, according to the CDC’s guidelines.

Making big life changes is tough, and they don’t happen overnight. Once you prepare yourself for the road ahead, change becomes easier, and before too long, you won’t be suffering from hypertension anxiety ever again.

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