hi my BP is 140/100 and varies somewhere in that range. I have cholestral of 230 and tryglycerides of 320. MY Ha1c test for sugar came out to be 6.8. Do I need to go on medication. My doctor said I should try for weight loss and come back in 3 months to test. And if still no improvement then go on meds. Is that ok? or should i get a second opinion.
Hello, Yes, this is also the way provided you are able to follow healthy lifestyle and achieve weight loss. You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If Blood Pressure (BP) is persistently more than 140/90 mm Hg, then you should be on medicines for it. Do regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Have lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, and fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't be abdominal fat deposition or obesity. You should also get fasting and post lunch sugar done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.