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What organ pumps blood through the body?
Heart
What is one common unhealthy habit that increases the risk of hypertension and diabetes?
Eating too much junk food or sugar
Why is regular exercise important for prevention?
Exercise helps lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, and maintain a healthy weight.
What tool is used to measure blood pressure?
A blood pressure monitor (sphygmomanometer)
What is one thing people with these diseases should do every day?
take their medicine
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
How does lack of exercise affect your chances of getting these disease?
It increases the risk because your body becomes less healthy
How can a balanced diet help prevent hypertension and diabetes?
It supports healthy weight, blood sugar control, and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.
What device is commonly used by people with diabetes to check their blood sugar?
A glucose meter
How can healthy eating help treat hypertension and diabetes?
It helps control blood pressure and sugar levels
What kind of disease is diabetes?
A disease where the blood doesn´t properly control sugar blood levels.
Why is being overweight a risk factor for diabetes?
Extra fat makes it harder for the body to use insulin properly
How can reducing stress help prevent hypertension?
Chronic stress can increase blood pressure through hormone release and unhealthy coping behaviors.
Why is regular blood pressure monitoring important?
To detect and control hypertension early
Why is regular exercise important for treatment?
It helps the body work better and lowers blood pressure and sugar.
Name one risk of uncontrolled hypertension
Stroke or heart attack
Can family history affect your chances of getting hypertension or diabetes?
Yes, if close relatives have them, your risk is higher
What role does limiting alcohol play in prevention?
Excessive alcohol raises blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
How often should a person with diabetes monitor their blood sugar?
As often as recommended by their doctor, usually daily or multiple times a day.
Can stress management help with treatment? How?
Yes, it helps keep blood pressure and sugar stable
What is the link between diabetes and cardiovascular health?
Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and blood vessel problems
How does high stress over a long time raise the risk of these diabetes?
It can cause high blood pressure and mess with blood sugar levels.
How does quitting smoking reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?
It improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces damage to blood vessels.
What can continuous monitoring help prevent in people with heart or blood sugar problems?
Serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, or diabetic emergencies.
Why is it important to check blood sugar or blood pressure regularly?
To make sure the treatment is working and to avoid problems.