How Does Gender Affect Blood Pressure?

I am a 52 yrs old male on blood pressure medicine called Diovan hct.will it affect on my blood sugar?

• I am a 52 yrs old male on blood pressure medicine called Diovan hct.will it affect on my blood sugar as I am going tomorrow fasting blood sugar.what does it mean if its affect on my blood sugar.Will it raise blood sugar level or down?Doctor didn't officially diagnosed me for diabetes though but told me i have to watch my diet and go for walk.what do you say?(Spamers stay away from me)

• Answer:

  Diovan belongs to a class of blood pressure medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Diovan works by preventing the hormone angiotensin II from narrowing the blood vessels, which tends to raise blood pressure. Diovan may be prescribed alone or with other blood pressure medications, such as diuretics, that help the body get rid of excess water. Diovan HCT provides just such a combination. It contains Diovan plus the common diuretic hydrochlorothiazide.You must take Diovan regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Diovan, and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Diovan does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control. Basically your blood sugar may be affected by the diuretic part of the drug as it will affect your bodies ability to store insulin.