[pennywise]

I am a registered nurse who is working on a master's in adult health, so I know about this topic. If you care to have more information I would be happy to provide you with the inforamtion. Is there a way to post our email confidentially to each other? I don't want to post to all, but I would be happy to help you. Hypertension is serious and leads to other ill health effects. How is the blood sugar??? Diet and lifestyle changes are the first treatment. How is the weight? All sodium should be cut out of the diet - fresh foods only!!!! Exercise is the best method. First line treatment for medications is a diuretic (water pill). What is his reading, how many times, and time of day. There is something we call "white coat hypertencion" - blood pressure only elevated in the doctor' office. To have hypertension it must be three readings greater than 140/90. Is it properly diagnosed??? Please encourage your significant other to take this seriously. You and your family love him and we cannot fix everything (death is permanent). Is this good for a beginning? I'll be happy to send you literature (this is research) on the topic.