COMMUNITY HEALTH CORNER With Chief Pharmacist, Paul Hochhalter at White Drug Pharmacy, Inside Hugo's in Jamestown. Diabetes and High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is twice as likely to strike a person with diabetes than a person without diabetes. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. In fact, a person with diabetes and high blood pressure is 4 times as likely to develop heart disease than someone who does not have either of the conditions. About two thirds of adults with diabetes have blood pressure greater than 130/80 mm Hg or use prescription medicines for hypertension Preventing high blood pressure The American Diabetes Association recommends the following to help prevent the onset of high blood pressure: . Reduce your salt intake . Exercise regularly . Avoid excessive alcohol intake . Stop smoking and avoid exposure Engage n stress-relieving activities . Get to and stay at a healthy weight . Monitor your blood pressure at home to secondhand smoke natrodueing out Diabetes Support Program! Enroll in our program and see the benefits! Medication scheduling to align your refill on the same day each month, allowing you to pick up all of your medications in one trip. Face-to-face counseling from your local pharmacist, including customized diabetes coaching and condition management. . HealthyPack R multi-dose packaging available to simplify your day It's easy to enroll! Simply call or stop by your local White Drug Pharmacy to get started today! TWO LOCATIONS IN JAMESTOWN! O Employee Owned Inside Hugo's 701-251-1432 Store Hours: Monday-Friday.9am-9 pm Saturday: 9 am-6pm .Sunday: Noon-Spm White 320 10h Street SE 701-252-5980 Store Hours: Monday-Friday. 9 am-6 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed BUY ONINE SilineDrugstoe www.onlinedrugstore.com