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what will be the treatment goal for 45year old prehypertensive, non smoker patient with the following informations
BP= 154/90, BMI=3.5, TC= 233mg/dl, LDL= 137md/dl, HDL= 36, trglycerine = 241mg/dl, fasting blood glucose 309 and HgA1C 10. 5
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1. Prehypertension is a warning sign.
2. That means you're at a greater risk of high blood pressure. Depending on your blood pressure and risk factors for heart disease.
3. Weight loss is the remedie for the prevention through daily excercise. loosing weight may leads to reduction of 20% of hypertension risk.
4. Regular excercising and physically active.
5. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and low-fat dairy.
6. Avoid high salt or sodium diet: A diet high in sodium (salt) can increase blood pressure. A low-sodium diet can lower high blood pressure or prevent it. Aim for less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily (about 1 teaspoon of table salt).
7. Eat foods low in saturated and trans fat and cholesterol.
8. Eat a plant-based or vegetarian diet. Add high-protein soy foods to your diet. Increase servings of fruits and vegetables by adding one serving at a time.
9. Drink only in moderation: Drinking excess alcohol can increase blood pressure. Limit drinking to no more than two drinks a day for men, and one drink a day for women.
10. It's important to get your blood pressure checked regularly. Know your blood pressure number. Let your doctor know if your blood pressure number is higher.