What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
To transport the nutrients and oxygen across our body so we have enough energy.
What one of the most common medications for treating hypertension?
ACE inhibitors
Diets in high High sodium intake
How exercise help to prevent hypertension and diabetes?
It improves the blood flow in vessels
To monitor, a tool used is the glucometer, what is it?
It measure the blood glucose levels by analyzing a blood
What is Hypertension?
It is when blood pressure is above 120/80 mmHg
What is insulin therapy?
Insulin therapy is a treatment for patients in which they get an "insultin therapy" so they get better over time.
What kind of a physical activity can cause this?
The physical inactivity
How much alcohol should be drink at maximum to prevent hypertension or diabetes?
no more than 1 drink a day
Monitoring weight for what?
Monitoring weight can help to see any rapid change which can be a thing to notice of.
What is diabetes?
Is when there are high amounts os sugar in blood causing bad things to cardiovascular system
How does metformin help manage diabetes?
It help to reduce the liver glucose production therefore less glucose in our body
How obesity can be a risk for diabetes?
Because of the excess weight increases blood pressure and insulin resistance therefore bigger chance for diabetes.
Is smoking good or bad to prevent hypertension and diabetes? So quit smoking is good to prevent?
Yes, it is good to prevent because It is bad because it damages the vessels and decrease blood flow.
The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) help diabetes patients, but how?
It show us real time blood sugar images to help manage the blood and monitor hypertension and diabetes.
How Cholesterol affect our Hearth? (NOT SEEN ON CLASS)
High cholesterol can make the hearth be on risk of a hearth attack and stroke, so having high cholesterol is bad.
Is reducing salt good to treat diabetes or hypertension?
Yes because low sodium in body helps lower blood pressure
Is family genetics a risk?
Yes, because from heritage you can have bigger risk of diabetes.
What diet should be eaten to prevent?
A diet in low sodium and high potassium
How many times a year should I go to medic and revise my blood?
At least once a year
How arterosclerosis affects our cardiovascular system? (NOT SEEN ON CLASS)
Arterosclerosis affects our cardiovascular system as it makes the artery walls more thick therefore blood flow is worse.
How a healthy diet and lifestyle help treat hypertension and diabetes?
It helps reduce cholesterol, sugar, and lowers the blood pressure by living in a healthy lifestyle
Why is a risk factor for hypertension that happens because of age?
Because of age the vessels lose elasticity with age, therefore they raise blood pressure.
How can we control stress to prevent hypertension and diabetes?
We can meditate to lower stress so blood flow stabilizes.
What lifestyle should I adopt to monitor my hypertension and diabetes?
A lifestyle rich in diet, exercise, medication and happiness.