Risk Factors for Hypertension and Diabetes
Being overweight can increase your chances of getting high blood pressure and diabetes.
Obesity
Doing this regularly can help keep your blood pressure and blood sugar in check.
Exercise
You can use this tool at home to check your blood pressure.
Blood pressure monitor
This type of medicine helps lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
Blood pressure medications
This condition is often called a "silent killer" because it usually has no symptoms.
high blood pressure
Eating too much of this can raise your blood pressure.
Salt
Eating a diet full of fruits and vegetables can help prevent these diseases. What is this type of diet called?
Healthy diet
This test shows your average blood sugar levels over the last few months.
HbA1c test
People with diabetes often need this to help control their blood sugar.
Insulin
Having both diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to more serious health problems. What are these problems called?
heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and nerve damage.
If your family has a history of these health problems, you might be at higher risk.
Heart diseases
Avoiding this drink can help lower your blood pressure.
Alcohol
Keeping track of this number is important for people with high blood pressure.
Blood pressure
Eating less of this type of fat can help manage high blood pressure.
Unhealthy fats
This hormone helps control blood sugar levels and is important for people with diabetes.
Insulin
This type of stress can lead to high blood pressure.
Long-term stress
Going to the doctor for regular check-ups can help catch problems early. What is this practice called?
Routine health check-ups
Doing this can help you manage your risk for cardiovascular diseases.
Monitoring your weight
This plan includes both medicine and lifestyle changes to help manage diabetes
Diabetes management plan
This term means the hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart problems.
atherosclerosis
Not getting enough exercise can make you more likely to develop high blood pressure.
Being inactive
Stopping this habit/practice can greatly reduce your risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.
Smoking
Checking this regularly can help you see if your diabetes is under control.
Blood sugar level
This type of medicine can help lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes pills
This condition is when blood sugar levels are too high and can lead to serious health issues
Diabetes