Can hypertension be managed?
With hypertension diagnoses rising in the USA, many are working together to help change their lifestyle and control and manage their hypertension (high blood pressure). Your primary care doctor may recommend you make the following lifestyle changes to help manage your hypertension which includes: • Eating a heart-healthy diet with less salt • Regular physical activity • Maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight if you are considered overweight or obese • Limit the amount of alcohol you consume However, sometimes lifestyle changes are not enough to help manage your hypertension. If this is your circumstance, your doctor may recommend medication to help lower your blood pressure. The type of medication your doctor may prescribe will depend on your blood pressure measurements and overall health. Two or more blood pressure drugs often work better than just one alone. Talk to your primary care doctor today to see how you can better manage your hypertension (high blood pressure) and what measures you can take to prevent it from getting worse.