Consepts
How does controlling blood sugar affect the heart?
Prevents and manages elements that can negatively impact the heart muscles
What are the risk factor for diabetes?
Age, weight, family history, physical activity and diet, sleep, stress
Is alcohol and coffee intake a risk factor?
Yes, but it depends on the amount and regularity.
What changes in diet should one have to do to monitor hypertension?
Reduce sugar, alcohol, coffee and sodium intakes, increase the intake of healthy fats and a balanced green diet.
What are the treatments for hypertension?
There are changes in habits that can reduce hypertension, such as losing weight, diet with less salt and fat, 7-9 hour sleep and limiting alcohol.
What are some other cardiovascular diseases that are not that common?
Endocarditis, Pericarditis, Pulmonary Hypertension
What are the risk factors for hypertension?
Inactive physical activity, unhealthy diet, and can include medical conditions such as diabetes.
Can managing stress lower the risk of hypertension?
Yes
How often can you check the level of blood sugar/pressure?
For blood pressure 2-3 times a week and for blood sugar 1-3 times a day.
What are the implications for not treating hypertension or diabetes?
In case of hypertension, a person can suffer from kidney disease, heart disease and a stroke. Untreated diabetes can result in kidney damage, eye damage that can cause blindness, and even amputation of limbs
Can smoking affect the heart?
Yes, since it reduces the oxygen level in the blood.
Why is obesity a risk factor for both hypertension and diabetes?
It causes insulin resistance, fatty buildup in the arteries, and inflammation.
What are some control risk factors that can prevent Hypertension?
Adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes eating well, regular exercise, and no smoking.
What factors can affect the level of blood sugar?
Diet, amount of physical activity, sleep, stress and the type of treatment.
What are the treatments for diabetes?
The most common treatment for diabetes is taking insulin, but it also depends on the type of diabetes.
How does sleep apnea affect the heart?
It increases the risk of heart diseases
How does stress and lack of sleep contribute to risk factors for both hypertension and diabetes?
Stress and lack of sleep affect hormone levels, which can lead to slow metabolism and high blood pressure. Sleep loss can interrupt insulin secretion.
What are some control risk factors that can prevent diabetes?
Even though diabetes can be passed through genetics, avoiding foods with trans, saturated fat and added sugars, plus being active in exercise are all factors that can prevent diabetes.
How does stress affect blood pressure?
The release of stress hormones lead to the raise in heart rate, much more blood flow, making a risk in strokes.
What are the side effects of these treatments?
There are a lot of them, dizziness, headaches, dehydration, nausea, weight gain/loss.
How does exercise affect cardiovascular health?
It helps the heart´s circulatory system, helps maintain a healthy weight and increases good cholesterol.
Why is age a risk factor for diabetes?
Due to age, the body deteriorates and it causes muscle mass, insulin resistance, and impaired pancreatic function.
How can losing weight affect the risk factor of getting hypertension and diabetes?
It improves blood circulation and overall helps your body do the functions correctly without needing extra energy.
How does high blood pressure affect blood sugar?
It can reduce the amount of blood flow and increase the risk of heart and kidney diseases.
Are there any natural treatments that would help?
Yes,there are! Changes in the diet are one of the most important elements when dealing with hypertension or diabetes, the only thing is that it could only be used as a sole treatment when it is not so advanced.