Managing High Blood Pressure

Measure your blood pressure on a regular basisMeasuring your blood pressure is an important step toward keeping a healthy blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Checking your blood pressure is the only way to know for sure whether it is too high.Show MoreIf you learn that you have high blood pressure, you should take steps to control your blood pressure. This will lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.Manage diabetesMost people with diabetes—about 6 out of 10—also have high blood pressure.1 If your health care professional thinks you have symptoms of diabetes, he or she may recommend that you get tested.If you have diabetes, it’s important to stick to your treatment plan to keep your blood sugar (glucose) levels within the target range set by your doctor. Living well with diabetes also means taking your medicines as prescribed, eating well, and getting regular physical activity. These actions can also help reduce your risk for high blood pressure.Lifestyle ch...