Diabetes & Hypertension
Every Monday to Friday. From 8:00 am- 5pm
Diabetes includes several different metabolic disorders that all, if left untreated, result in abnormally high concentration of sugar called glucose in the body.
Hypertension is also known as High blood pressure. High pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. How great the pressure is depends on the work being done by the heart and the resistance of the blood vessels. Some types of hypertension can be managed through lifestyle and dietary choices, such as engaging in physical activity, reducing alcohol and tobacco use, and avoiding a high-sodium diet. This clinic deal with management of diabetic and hypertensive patients. Among the services provided include treatment and reviews for the conditions. The treatment can either be medical or lifestyle way of treatment. Facts about hypertension
- Normal blood pressureis 120 over 80 mm of mercury (mmHg), but high blood pressure is higher than 140 over 90 mmHg.
- Acute causes of high blood pressure include stress, but it can happen on its own or it can result from a condition, such as kidney disease.
- Unmanaged hypertension can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and other problems.
- Lifestyle factors are the best way to address high blood pressure.
