If you have been prescribed medication to lower your blood pressure, take it as directed. Do not stop taking it without talking to your doctor first. • Know your target blood pressure • Be physically active • Follow a healthy diet • Manage and reduce your stress • Reduce salt in your diet • Quit smoking • Keep to a healthy body weight Control your cholesterol and triglycerides Your healthcare team tracks your health by comparing the fats levels in your blood test with your target levels. Check with a healthcare professional for more information about the target.
My cholesterol target is • Follow a healthy diet • Maintain a healthy weight • Monitor and limit your alcohol consumption • If you have been prescribed medication to lower your cholesterol, take it as directed • Be physically active regularly • Quit smoking Control your diabetes If you have diabetes, the best way to reduce the impact it can have on your health is by controlling your other risk factors : • Maintain a healthy weight • Follow a healthy diet • Work closely with your healthcare team to set goals for your blood glucose and know your target levels. • Learn how to monitor your blood sugar and tell your doctor if you cannot keep it in control. • Be physically active.
Pre-eclampsia Women with pre-eclampsia should be screened and treated for high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and high blood cholesterol during and after pregnancy. Follow a healthy balanced diet For information on eating for a healthy heart, see Chapter 3. Understanding Your Heart And The Causes Of Heart Disease | 13