Her blood pressure was read as 160 over 70. My grandmother was a diabetic and had many system failures but my mom takes very good care of herself. Dear Kathleen, Untreated high blood pressure is known to significantly increase one's risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Many times the cause of high blood pressure is unknown, weight reduction and daily exercise often help in controling it, however the majority of times a daily medication is necessary. I hope this information is useful.
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