Patient's question:
My mom's current condition is high blood pressure, except for very low blood sugar. What should I do about high blood pressure and low blood sugar? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
In daily diet, people with high blood pressure should eat less salt, high-fat foods, drink more water, and combine it with moderate exercise to adjust. Then, oral antihypertensive drugs should be taken in coordination. Currently, the commonly used antihypertensive drugs for the elderly include two types: calcium channel blockers and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. One type can be taken orally first, and if blood pressure control is not good, the two can be used together. For low blood sugar, keep some candy-like snacks on hand, and eating a bit when it recurs can alleviate it.