How many times did they take your blood pressure during that physical? Did
they have you lie down and relax for a few minutes then take it again?

You can buy a personally blood pressure meter at most drug stores. If you
are really concerned about your blood pressure, buy one and measure your
blood pressure several times during the day. You will see a large variation
in readings. The lowest will be when you lay down and are relaxed.

-Tad

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paleolithic Eating Support List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Andrea Hughett
> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 8:31 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: hypertension
>
> I just had my annual physical, and all my bloodwork is
> great: A1C (I'm a Type 2 diabetic) 4.9, HDL 83, LDL
> 65, Triglycerides <45....but my blood pressure is
> running way high: 188/110.  Definitely unacceptable.
>
> I've been eating low-carb - with occasional lapses -
> for 3 years, mostly paleo for the last year, I think,
> and I guess it works as far as sugar and lipids, but
> what can I do about my blood pressure?  And since I'm
> doing everything else right, what could be going
> wrong?
>
> I exercise an average of an hour a day, I've cut back
> on caffeine (2 cups of black tea a day or equivalent),
> occasionally use sausage or other preserved meats but
> don't add salt to my food.  Any ideas what to change?
>
> Andrea
>
>
>
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