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03/05/10 07:48 AM

"Is being prescribed an ace inhibitor common for a diabetic? I have been for 23 years and my doctor retired and my new doctor just prescribed it to me."
Asked By: leerumer  
Category: Oral Medications

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Diabetic-type one 23 years A1C have been higher than normal last two readings (over 8) last three blood pressure readings have been 124/86, 136/84, 130/80

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03/17/10 08:21 PM

Hello LeeRumer; Thank you for considering dLife for your question, and yes, it is very normal and a component part to the standards of care in diabetes. The ACE inhibitors provide a protective effect to the kidneys. Recommended blood pressure levels are 130/80 mmHg, so the high systolic reading of 136 necessitates the Rx, (although some MDs perscribe without elevations), in addition to the ADA care guidelines. An elevated BP has no signs, things that may help to bring the BP down
  • if you need to lose weight, a very slight amount can make a difference
  • if you smoke-stop
  • drink less alcohol, 2 oz. or more per day can adversley affect
  • lower the salt/sodium intake, (2-3,000 mg/day)
  • lastly, stress management; could be walking, biking, something you enjoy! Easy to say, and may be difficult to accomplish. If you are stressed, those stress hormones impede the insulin's efficiency. Your 23 year history most likely can attest to this. Some suggestions for stress management :
  • deep breathing-that cleansing breath, 5-20 minutes per day, (listen to your body)
  • Loosen up-stretching, stay active, (per medical OK).
  • Get a massage, do something nice for yourself
  • Thoughts affect feelings, snap a rubber band on the wrist for those unpleasant thoughts, redirect to 'happy', a poem, some meditations, spiritual readings, what calms you and helps you focus?
  • Enlist support-family-friends-support group, talk it out
  • journaling-write down those irritations, envision them disappearing-melting away
  • try something new, hobby, learn a new craft, a class, join a team, or the local diabetes support group, you know yourself best-plan fun!
    Be your best, regards Sue
    • Answered By: Susan Throop
    Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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