My father aged 58 years and a k/c/o htn & dm for last 25 yrs. Recently from 2 months. He is advised to take amlong a (5/50) 1 bd. His present bp level is 160/100. I have checked it thrice in a day for 4 days. Almost same level at each time. As such, he is not having any particular complaints .he is stable. Need your expert opinion sir.

Dr. Col V C GoyalGeneral Physician46yrs exp

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1.no alcohol 2. Reduce body wt 3. No smoking/ tobacco/drugs/ avoid pollution 4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. No sugar, potato, riceless salt 5. 30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily 7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night 8. Expose your body to sun for 15-20 mts daily after some oil massage to get vit d. 9. Take more water medicine can not be advised for open question ,for medicine and further advise contact on private consults. Good luck.  

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Dr. Rajiv BajajCardiologist42yrs exp

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diabetic patients should control BP very strictly. AmlongA is a very sensible choice. Also consider low carbohydrate diet, it will bring a huge improvement to his health. For his family too, this will mean end to all future health worries. Best wishes.  

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