diabetes and high blood pressure are like twins. ignoring your high blood pressure
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Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Are
Like Twins
Ignoring Your HighBlood Pressure
Blood PressureLevels
Highest Risk 140/90*
130/85*
120/80*
Lowest Risk below 120/80
For People with Diabetes: Medication may be needed if blood pressure is 130/80 or higher.
* Increased Risk
Where We Get Our Sodium
Sources of Cholesterol and Fats
Cholesterol only comes from animal sources
No plant food contains cholesterol
However saturated fat and trans fats can be anywhere
Blood Fat (Lipids) Goals
General Public
People With
Diabetes
Total Cholesterol <200 <200
HDL (healthy) >40 >45 men
>50 women
LDL (lousy) <100 <100
Triglycerides <150 <150
CALCULATING FAT GRAMS:
DIVIDE DESIRED WEIGHT BY 3