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10/29/09 08:07 AM

"I have type 2 and am 70 yr. old diabetes under control --but blood pressure when tested 2 X daily is low 95-102-"
Asked By: tstever  
Category: Food and Nutrition

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I am overweight and at 6-3 255# dont have enough energy to get exercising like I should also have a bad back which limits walking any distance -any suggestions???

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11/02/09 07:42 PM

Hello,

Thanks for bringing your question to dLife.

Treatment for hypotension (low blood pressure) depends on the cause of your low blood pressure. Are you taking any medicine for treating high blood pressure? If you are, then the medicine might need to be adjusted.

Typically low blood pressure can cause a person to feel weak. Be sure to drink plenty of water.

For people who have back problems with difficulty walking, water aerobics and arm chair exercises work best. Talk with your doctor about your concerns. He or she can adjust your medicine, if necessary, and recommend working with an exercise physiologist who can help you establish a safe and effective exercise program.

Take care.

Answered By: Liz Quintana
Accreditations: EdD, RD, LD, CDE,CPT
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