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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: GETTING SUPPORT
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: GETTING SUPPORTTRANSCRIPTGetting support from others while learning to manage your high blood pressure is agood idea.Meeting with your healthcare provider on a regular basis is very important.It may be recommended that you check your blood pressure on a regular basis. Manypeople buy home blood pressure monitors. Keep a record of your blood pressurereadings and bring them with you to your next appointment.Based on your blood pressure readings, you will work together to decide if anychanges need to be made to your plan, including possible changes in your medication,food choices, and exercise.If you are feeling stressed, or are trying to lose weight or quit smoking, these regularvisits with your healthcare provider can help you stay motivated.Don’t make any changes to your blood pressure plan without first talking with yourhealthcare provider. Ask your healthcare provider what resources are available to helpsupport you, like joining a high blood pressure or healthy heart support group.“A lot of times we have speakers come in and we have a segment where thespeakers must leave and it’s strictly ‘I’ve had a test. This is what they found. Hasanyone else had that same test? Did it show anything? I’m on this medication. Isanyone else on that? I have these side effects.’ We help each other.”And talk about the changes you are making with your friends and family. They canhelp you stay motivated and become healthier themselves along the way.20% gradient meshhealthclipshealthclipshealthclipshealthclips4% gradient meshThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, orsuitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.hc_ha_10233_98_en_t00002.pdf healthclips© Milner-Fenwick, Inc.5% gradient mesh
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