Young, athletic, high blood pressure

By kclay Friday, February 01, 2008

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I am 20 years old, eat a healthy diet, athletic. I have had high blood pressure since I was 17. I was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I do not fit the profile for high bp or diabetes. Anyone out there like me? I continually look for info., but most suggest losing weight and getting active. Any information would be appreciated!

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Sue

2/10/08 11:46pm

Hi kclay - thanks for posting to our blog. I'm a moderator for this site and though not medically trained, I hope to direct you towards the information you need.

First, although you are probably up on all of the general info on high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes , you may want to read our text on the basics.

As well , you migh tbe intersted in our section for younger people who have diabetes.

I hope this helps a bit. Post back if you ahve more questions or maybe you found out other info you want to share with our bloggers.

Emily C

3/ 2/08 7:21pm

I have a similar history, without the diabetes. I run, (am currently training for my second 1/2 marathon), have a BMI of 22 and a resting HR of 48...but my BP has been 140/80 since I was 12 (I'm now 24)! No doctor has been able to explain it yet. Who knows. Its frustrating though.

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