If you smoke, ask your provider about things you can do to help you stop, such as joining a stop-smoking program. Check Your Blood Pressure Get your blood pressure checked at each visit. Record these numbers. Ask your health care provider where you can buy a cuff. If your blood pressure is still high after 3 months, you may need medicine to help control it.
Many medicines are available to treat high blood pressure.
If you have side effects from the medicine, ask your health care provider to change it. Get your cholesterol checked once a year. Record the results. Ask your health care team to explain what your HDL and LDL levels are. Ask your health care team about foods that are low in fats.