Here's an interesting news article about diabetes and hypertension. At the end of the article there are tips on improving one's condition. Read on:
Did you know that 21 million older Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes — and 60 percent of people with diabetes also have hypertension? If left untreated, these conditions can increase the risk of heart attack; stroke; angina; coronary artery disease; and kidney, eye, and nerve diseases.
Risk factors include age; being overweight and/or physically inactive; smoking; having high blood sugar, high cholesterol and/or consistently high blood pressure readings; and having a family history of diabetes or heart disease.
Medicare covers a number of screenings and supplies that can help you stay healthy. For example, Medicare Part B preventive benefits include diabetes screenings, eye exams and glaucoma tests, and foot exams. Medicare Part B also covers diabetes self-management training and supplies, medical nutrition therapy services and smoking cessation programs. Medicare Part D plans typically cover insulin, oral therapies for diabetes, and hypertension medications.
If you're diagnosed with pre-diabetes, diabetes or hypertension, you also can take the following steps to manage the condition:
• Become active for 30 minutes a day.
• Eat a healthful diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables and exercise portion control.
• Take medication, if prescribed.
• Monitor your glucose levels.
• Quit smoking.
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