Summer is the "dangerous season" for the three highs. If you are not careful, they will get out of control! Remember these small details and keep the values

Nowadays, the three high diseases can be said to be the most common chronic diseases involving the widest population. The "Report on the Nutrition and Chronic Disease Status of Chinese Residents (2020)" shows that among every 10 residents aged 18 and above in my country, nearly 3 have hypertension, 1 has diabetes, and 1 has high blood lipids! In other words, almost half of the people are troubled by the "three highs"!

The three highs may not seem scary, but the series of complications they bring, such as cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, etc., can "crush" the entire body and may even be fatal in minutes.

Every summer, due to temperature and lifestyle, it is easy for the three highs to get out of control. How can we stabilize and reduce the harm?

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Summer guide for people with high blood pressure

For people with high blood pressure, the biggest worry in summer is the large fluctuations in blood pressure, which is sometimes low and sometimes high, just like a spring. This is more harmful to target organs such as the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels, so it is crucial to maintain stability!

1. Blood pressure fluctuates greatly, there are 4 causes

① In summer, the temperature is high, blood vessels are easy to dilate, blood flow resistance is small, pressure is low, and blood pressure will be relatively low;

② In hot weather, the sympathetic nerves are more excited and the human body's basal metabolic rate is high. Many people tend to be irritable and have poor sleep, which can increase blood pressure;

③ In hot weather, the human body sweats a lot, loses more water and salt, blood volume decreases, the pressure of blood on blood vessel walls decreases, and blood pressure may also drop;

④In summer, everyone will go to various places with air conditioning on. The alternating cold and hot temperatures will stimulate blood vessels and cause blood pressure fluctuations.

2 Four steps to control blood pressure in summer

① Pay attention to blood pressure monitoring

It is inevitable that blood pressure will fluctuate in summer, so you should have a blood pressure monitor at home for daily self-testing. There are three best time periods to test blood pressure: when you just wake up in the morning, around noon, and after dinner at 7 or 8 in the evening.

Reference range of normal blood pressure values: systolic pressure 130-140 mmHg, diastolic pressure 80-90 mmHg.

②Appropriately adjust medication

In summer, many hypertensive patients will experience low blood pressure during the day and high blood pressure at night. At this time, you can reduce the dosage under the guidance of a doctor and choose long-acting, sustained-release antihypertensive drugs, but never reduce the dosage or stop taking the drug without authorization.

③Replenish water in time

In the summer, patients with hypertension should drink water at regular times and in fixed quantities, just like eating. There are also requirements for the amount and frequency of drinking water. It is necessary to ensure 7-8 glasses of water per day, which is about 1500-2000 ml.

*First glass of water: Drink 200-300 ml at a time when you wake up in the morning or before breakfast.

*8th glass of water: Drink a glass of water before going to bed at night to prevent dehydration at night.

*Other 6 glasses of water: You should actively drink a glass of water every two hours during the day.

Note: People with kidney disease, heart disease and other diseases are advised to consult a professional doctor and choose the daily amount of water to drink based on their personal situation.

④Scientific cooling

When using air conditioning indoors, do not set the temperature too low, 27°C is appropriate, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not exceed 8°C. At the same time, avoid direct blowing from air conditioners, electric fans, etc.

In addition, when you come home from outside and are sweating all over, don't take a shower immediately. Drink a glass of warm water first, rest for 15 minutes, and then rinse.

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Tips for controlling blood sugar in people with high blood sugar

1 Blood sugar fluctuates, don’t ignore these 4 factors

①Due to the scorching heat in summer, most people generally have a reduced appetite and tend to eat lighter foods. However, the hot weather causes people to consume more energy, mainly through heat dissipation, which will lower blood sugar to a certain extent.

Moreover, in summer, the human body's sensitivity to insulin increases, which causes more insulin secretion than in other seasons, which may lead to low blood sugar.

②Summer is the season when many fruits and vegetables are on the market in large quantities, such as watermelon and cantaloupe; there are also various heat-relief foods, such as ice jelly, ice cream, milk tea, etc. Once you cannot control your appetite and consume too much, your blood sugar will soar.

In addition to seasonal factors, there are two other reasons that are easily overlooked:

③Subcutaneous fat hyperplasia

Some elderly patients still have poor blood sugar control after taking insulin, and their blood sugar fluctuates. This is most likely because long-term injection of insulin in one area leads to subcutaneous fat hyperplasia, which significantly reduces insulin absorption and increases blood sugar fluctuations.

Among diabetic patients in my country, the prevalence of subcutaneous fat hyperplasia is as high as 53.1%, so diabetics should pay special attention.

④ Not washing hands before measuring blood sugar

Some people measure their blood sugar directly after eating without washing their hands. This will cause the residual sugar on their fingers to be transferred to the blood sugar test strip, resulting in inaccurate blood sugar values.

Therefore, diabetic patients should wash their hands before measuring their blood sugar, regardless of whether they have eaten or not.

2. Do these 3 steps to help stabilize blood sugar ① Blood sugar monitoring

Blood sugar levels fluctuate greatly in summer, so it is recommended to test blood sugar 2-3 times a day, including fasting blood sugar and postprandial blood sugar.

Try to keep fasting blood sugar below 6mmol/L and 2 hours after a meal below 8mmol/L. If it is not reached, the treatment plan should be adjusted in time.

② Eat three meals regularly and eat properly

Many people choose not to eat when they have no appetite in summer, thinking that their blood sugar level will not rise if they do not eat. This is actually wrong. Not only is it easy to have hypoglycemia, but it also makes it more difficult to control blood sugar.

People with diabetes must eat regularly, and it is best to have a 4-5 hour interval between two meals. This will make blood sugar levels more regular, which will help hypoglycemic drugs work better.

For diabetics who are more prone to hypoglycemia, they can have appropriate snacks in the afternoon or at night, such as eating some low-sugar fruits (cucumber, tomato, grapefruit, etc.), a small handful of nuts, etc., but the energy of the snacks needs to be deducted from the main meal, and it is not advisable to eat too much.

The basic principle of the three meals of diabetics is "four lows, two highs and one moderate amount", that is, low sugar, low fat, low salt, low cholesterol, high vitamins, high dietary fiber, and moderate protein. Vegetables, meat, eggs, and dairy foods should be consumed every day, and the types of ingredients should be rich and varied.

③Moderate exercise

Even when the weather is hot, diabetics should not be too lazy to exercise. Exercise can promote the utilization of glucose in the blood, reduce insulin consumption, enhance fat metabolism and enhance cardiopulmonary function.

In summer, you should not exercise too early or too late. It is best to do it one hour after breakfast or dinner. You can choose to take a walk, dance, or do Tai Chi.

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Tips for lowering blood lipids for people with high blood lipids

1Three things make blood lipids exceed the "safety line"

① In summer, many people like to invite three or five friends to go to barbecue stalls to eat skewers and drink. These foods are often very rich in fat, and coupled with the stimulation of alcohol, blood lipids rise rapidly like riding a small rocket.

② As the saying goes: Spring makes you sleepy, autumn makes you tired, and summer makes you nap. In summer, the temperature is relatively high, and people are very likely to feel sleepy, and the amount of exercise is naturally reduced. If you do not exercise, the metabolism rate in the body will slow down, and lipid substances will be more likely to accumulate, causing blood lipids to rise in a short period of time.

③There are many foods in summer that seem light and cool, but they are actually high in fat, such as sesame sauce cold noodles, vegetable salad, pickled pepper chicken feet, and cold peanuts.

In addition, if high-sugar foods such as ice cream, cakes, and carbonated drinks cannot be consumed after entering the human body, the excess sugar will be converted into fat and accumulated in the body, increasing blood lipids.

2. High blood lipids can also be "eaten" back

The high blood lipids caused by eating can actually be “eaten” back:

①Supplement the right nutrients

*Phospholipids can break down high blood lipids and high cholesterol, emulsify neutral fats and cholesterol deposited in blood vessels into particles that are harmless to the human body, dissolve in water and are excreted from the body.

Foods rich in phospholipids mainly include animal foods such as egg yolks, lean meat, liver, and plant foods such as soybeans, sunflower seeds, corn, rapeseed, and peanuts, which can be consumed appropriately on a daily basis.

*Nattokinase has the function of breaking down cholesterol, reducing blood viscosity and regulating blood lipids. You can eat more natto to supplement nattokinase, or you can take nattokinase supplements reasonably.

② Tongluo Jiangzhi Drink

[Medicinal Materials] 10 grams of mulberry branches, to remove dampness and dredge the meridians; 10 grams of papaya, to strengthen the spleen and aid digestion; 10 grams of raw lotus leaves, to clear away heat and cool blood; 10 grams of red Ganoderma lucidum, to nourish the heart qi.

【practice】

First, cook the red Ganoderma lucidum in a casserole. Bring it to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat for 40 minutes to an hour. Then add other medicinal ingredients and simmer together for half an hour.

This recipe is suitable for people with high blood lipids, numbness and soreness in hands and feet, and a heavy feeling when walking. It will probably take effect if you stick to it for a month. However, this recipe is cold, so if people with weak spleen and stomach want to drink this recipe, it is recommended to add two slices of ginger. Please follow the doctor's advice when taking the prescription.