Silent killer number 2: Diabetes mellitus.

Jan 21, 2019 | Know Your Heart

Silent killer number 2: Diabetes mellitus. This is a metabolic disorder in which the patient’s cells cannot use sugar properly. Metabolism is the series of chemical changes in the living body by which life is maintained. Sugar, meaning glucose, is the source of...

Can weight loss reduce high blood pressure?

Dec 31, 2018 | Know Your Heart

Can weight loss reduce high blood pressure ? If you are overweight, and you change your dietary habits and reduce your weight by 5 to 10 kg gradually, your blood pressure will decrease. Salt restriction in your diet will also help reduce BP. The right amount of...

Treatment of HBP.

Dec 25, 2018 | Know Your Heart

Treatment of HBP. Reduce weight if you are overweight; restrict salt in food. Bringing down blood pressure to acceptable limits is the primary aim of treatment. Prevention of damage to vital organs like heart, brain, kidneys and eyes is very important in the long...