my blood pressure is 144/94. I m a diabetic and I do take hbp pills. I have family members staying with me that won t leave. I feel like they are the one that keep my pressure up. I hate to come home after work. Do you think this could be part of my problem? I m fine at work considering I work with children.
Hello, Stress can certainly increase the BP, as the reason for stress could not be omitted, we need to optimize the medicine.  You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If BP is persistently more than 140/90 MMH, then medicine needs to be increased and BP should preferably be below 130/85. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile tested once.  If possible, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing and yoga to relieve stress.