Understanding Nighttime Blood Pressure Fluctuations in Hypertensive Patients
The mother's blood pressure often rises in the evening? Hello Doctor, my 63-year-old mother has been diagnosed with hypertension for many years and takes antihypertensive medication daily. She is currently on a long-acting combination antihypertensive medication (one tablet ...
Dr. Zhang Guoji reply Internal Medicine
We apologize! Dr. Chang Kuo-chi has left the practice and is unable to respond to your inquiries.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Blood Pressure Fluctuations in Hypertensive Patients
Can Hypertension and Diabetes Medications Be Taken Together?
About medications? My father is taking medication for high blood pressure, and he has recently been diagnosed with high blood sugar. I would like to ask the doctor if it is safe to take medications for high blood pressure and high blood sugar together. Should they be taken separa...
Dr. Zhang Guoji reply Internal Medicine
Although most medications for hypertension and hyperglycemia can be taken together, there are many different types of blood pressure and blood sugar medications. Only the prescribing physician knows exactly what medications your father is taking, so you should consult the origina...[Read More] Can Hypertension and Diabetes Medications Be Taken Together?
Understanding Diabetes: Concerns About Medication and Testing
Re-examination for Diabetes Mellitus Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about diabetes. Two months ago, my father had a blood test at a general clinic, and the doctor informed him that he has diabetes (the blood test report indicated a fasting blood glucose level of 200). He im...
Dr. Zhang Guoji reply Internal Medicine
1. Patients with diabetes who abruptly stop their medication are at risk of hyperglycemic complications, which can severely lead to hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state. Therefore, do not discontinue or adjust medications without medical advice. 2. HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) testing...[Read More] Understanding Diabetes: Concerns About Medication and Testing
Can Diabetic Patients Donate Blood While on Medication?
Diabetes mellitus Can a person with diabetes who is on medication donate blood?
Dr. Zhang Guoji reply Internal Medicine
According to the "Health Standards for Blood Donors" published by the Department of Health: Article 4: Blood donors who have any of the following conditions should postpone their donation: 5. Currently suffering from syphilis, active tuberculosis, diabetes, heart diseas...[Read More] Can Diabetic Patients Donate Blood While on Medication?
Understanding Hypertension Management: Questions About Diagnosis and Treatment
Hypertension screening I started experiencing daily blood pressure readings around 140/98 and symptoms of dizziness and headaches at the end of February, so I went to see a cardiologist. The doctor prescribed antihypertensive medication before waiting for the test results. A week...
Dr. Zhang Guoji reply Internal Medicine
1. If you have concerns about the original physician's management, you should discuss it with the physician during the outpatient visit to understand their perspective and resolve your issues, as each physician may have different thoughts and approaches. Asking other physici...[Read More] Understanding Hypertension Management: Questions About Diagnosis and Treatment