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Blood pressure monitor

November 15, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Technology in the suite

Picture Source Dynamic Living.com It’s very important to know your blood pressure.  This can be especially true for someone with diabetes, as it’s estimated that 60% of diabetics have high blood pressure.  Taking your blood pressure can be made easier with the use of a talking blood pressure monitor.  Prices can range from $40 to [...]

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Written record of blood pressure

November 15, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Tip of the Week

Know your blood pressure and keep a written record of it.  If you have questions/concerns about your numbers, show your physician the records you’ve been keeping and discuss them with him or her. var conveythis_src = “en”;translation

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Diabetes and Blood Pressure

November 8, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Featured

A major part of aging in place is living in your home safely and independently.  Diabetes can impact your independence, but you can limit its impact.  Education is key.  Continuing with our month long series on diabetes, The Aging Suite will be discussing blood pressure’s impact on diabetes. Atherosclerosis occurs when deposits of fats, cholesterol, [...]

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