- Know Diabetes Blood Pressure Quiz
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This interactive Blood Pressure Quiz is part of the Know Diabetes website, aimed at supporting people with diabetes, and at risk to developing type 2 diabetes, in North West London. Any individual score generated by this tool, will be used for research and service development purposes only, individual scores will not be shared with any other parties.You can use the feedback form to report any mistakes. This tool and the Know Diabetes website do not provide medical advice.
1) How confident do you feel in understanding your blood pressure? Select a number from 1-10
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2) True or False: You can always feel it when your blood pressure starts to go up.
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The answer is false. High blood pressure is often referred to as a silent problem as it usually has no symptoms, meaning that many people with high blood pressure feel fine. The below can be symptoms of high blood pressure:
- Blurred vision
- Nosebleeds
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Headaches
Spotting any problems as early as possible means you’re less likely to get complications.
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The answer is false. High blood pressure is often referred to as a silent problem as it usually has no symptoms, meaning that many people with high blood pressure feel fine. The below can be symptoms of high blood pressure:
- Blurred vision
- Nosebleeds
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Headaches
Spotting any problems as early as possible means you’re less likely to get complications.
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3) How can you know for sure if you have high blood pressure?
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As high blood pressure rarely has any symptoms, the only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. If you have diabetes, or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s important to get your blood pressure checked at least once a year at your diabetes annual review.
Many people also have a blood pressure cuff at home to help them monitor, or you can ask for a check at your local pharmacy.
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As high blood pressure rarely has any symptoms, the only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. If you have diabetes, or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s important to get your blood pressure checked at least once a year at your diabetes annual review.
Many people also have a blood pressure cuff at home to help them monitor, or you can ask for a check at your local pharmacy.
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As high blood pressure rarely has any symptoms, the only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. If you have diabetes, or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s important to get your blood pressure checked at least once a year at your diabetes annual review.
Many people also have a blood pressure cuff at home to help them monitor, or you can ask for a check at your local pharmacy.
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As high blood pressure rarely has any symptoms, the only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. If you have diabetes, or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it’s important to get your blood pressure checked at least once a year at your diabetes annual review.
Many people also have a blood pressure cuff at home to help them monitor, or you can ask for a check at your local pharmacy.
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4) True or False: Everyone’s blood pressure targets should be the same.
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Blood pressure targets can vary depending on your age, whether you live with any long-term conditions, as well as other factors. It is therefore important to speak to your healthcare team about your individual target.
However, generally speaking, for people living with diabetes, blood pressure targets are usually below 140/90mmHg (135/85mmHg if taken at home) or below 150/90mmHg if you are aged 80 years or over. For many people living with diabetes, and particularly if you also have kidney disease, risk of complications is reduced further by improving blood pressure to below 130/80mmHg.
For people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (sometimes called prediabetes or NDH), the target will also usually be below 140/90mmHg (135/85mmHg if taken at home).
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Blood pressure targets can vary depending on your age, whether you live with any long-term conditions, as well as other factors. It is therefore important to speak to your healthcare team about your individual target.
However, generally speaking, for people living with diabetes, blood pressure targets are usually below 140/90mmHg (135/85mmHg if taken at home) or below 150/90mmHg if you are aged 80 years or over. For many people living with diabetes, and particularly if you also have kidney disease, risk of complications is reduced further by improving blood pressure to below 130/80mmHg.
For people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (sometimes called prediabetes or NDH), the target will also usually be below 140/90mmHg (135/85mmHg if taken at home).
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5) Where might you see blood pressure checks being offered?
That’s not quite right
As well as at your GP practice, you can also get your blood pressure checked for free at over 280 pharmacies across North West London. Find a community pharmacy offering free blood pressure checks near you at the end of the quiz.
There are also several community events running this month, offering free blood pressure checks. Find out more details at the end of the quiz.
That’s not quite right
As well as at your GP practice, you can also get your blood pressure checked for free at over 280 pharmacies across North West London. Find a community pharmacy offering free blood pressure checks near you at the end of the quiz.
There are also several community events running this month, offering free blood pressure checks. Find out more details at the end of the quiz.
That’s not quite right
As well as at your GP practice, you can also get your blood pressure checked for free at over 280 pharmacies across North West London. Find a community pharmacy offering free blood pressure checks near you at the end of the quiz.
There are also several community events running this month, offering free blood pressure checks. Find out more details at the end of the quiz.
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As well as at your GP practice, you can also get your blood pressure checked for free at over 280 pharmacies across North West London. Find a community pharmacy offering free blood pressure checks near you at the end of the quiz.
There are also several community events running this month, offering free blood pressure checks. Find out more details at the end of the quiz.
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6) If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to…
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The answer is all of the above.
If left unchecked and untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure), stroke, and kidney disease. It can also lead to problems with your sight, as well as increasing your risk of vascular dementia. This is why it’s really important to catch high blood pressure early and do something about it!
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The answer is all of the above.
If left unchecked and untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure), stroke, and kidney disease. It can also lead to problems with your sight, as well as increasing your risk of vascular dementia. This is why it’s really important to catch high blood pressure early and do something about it!
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The answer is all of the above.
If left unchecked and untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure), stroke, and kidney disease. It can also lead to problems with your sight, as well as increasing your risk of vascular dementia. This is why it’s really important to catch high blood pressure early and do something about it!
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If left unchecked and untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure), stroke, and kidney disease. It can also lead to problems with your sight, as well as increasing your risk of vascular dementia. This is why it’s really important to catch high blood pressure early and do something about it!
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7) True or False: If you are overweight, the most effective thing that you can do to help your blood pressure is to lose weight.
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The answer is True. If you are overweight, the most effective thing that you can do to help your blood pressure is to lose weight. There are links to free programmes and meal plans at the end of the quiz.
Even losing 5-10% of your body weight can have a dramatic effect on your blood pressure, and may even mean that, following a discussion with your GP, you can stop taking some of your blood pressure medication (or avoid it altogether).
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The answer is True. If you are overweight, the most effective thing that you can do to help your blood pressure is to lose weight. There are links to free programmes and meal plans at the end of the quiz.
Even losing 5-10% of your body weight can have a dramatic effect on your blood pressure, and may even mean that, following a discussion with your GP, you can stop taking some of your blood pressure medication (or avoid it altogether).
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8) Your blood pressure…
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Blood pressure can change throughout the day, for example if you’re feeling stressed, so one high reading could be nothing to worry about. You may be asked to take some readings over a period of 24 hours to see if it stays high.
If your blood pressure is consistently high you will almost certainly benefit from some lifestyle changes, which could include improving your diet or increasing daily activity levels. You will also need to speak to your GP or practice nurse who will discuss whether they think you would benefit from medication.
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Blood pressure can change throughout the day, for example if you’re feeling stressed, so one high reading could be nothing to worry about. You may be asked to take some readings over a period of 24 hours to see if it stays high.
If your blood pressure is consistently high you will almost certainly benefit from some lifestyle changes, which could include improving your diet or increasing daily activity levels. You will also need to speak to your GP or practice nurse who will discuss whether they think you would benefit from medication.
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Blood pressure can change throughout the day, for example if you’re feeling stressed, so one high reading could be nothing to worry about. You may be asked to take some readings over a period of 24 hours to see if it stays high.
If your blood pressure is consistently high you will almost certainly benefit from some lifestyle changes, which could include improving your diet or increasing daily activity levels. You will also need to speak to your GP or practice nurse who will discuss whether they think you would benefit from medication.
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9) When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked ?
That’s good to hear!
If you are living with diabetes or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it is important that you get your blood pressure checked at least once a year during your annual review, and more often if your blood pressure is off target.
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If you are living with diabetes or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it is important that you get your blood pressure checked at least once a year during your annual review, and more often if your blood pressure is off target. If you have not had your annual review in the last 12 months, please get in touch with your GP practice to book one in.
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If you are living with diabetes or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it is important that you get your blood pressure checked at least once a year during your annual review, and more often if your blood pressure is off target. If you have not had your annual review in the last 12 months, please get in touch with your GP practice to book one in.
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If you are living with diabetes or are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, it is important that you get your blood pressure checked at least once a year during your annual review, and more often if your blood pressure is off target. If you have not had your annual review in the last 12 months, please get in touch with your GP practice to book one in.
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10) Which of the following can help to reduce your blood pressure?
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
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They are all true! Making changes to your lifestyle can often reduce blood pressure in just a few weeks. You may be able to avoid medication if you make these lifestyle changes early, please seek advice from your GP or diabetes team.
11) How confident do you NOW feel in understanding your blood pressure?If 0 was 'not confident' and 10 was 'very confident', what number would you give yourself?
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Thinking about the ways to lower your blood pressure, which (if any) would you like to work on first to improve your blood pressure?
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Finally, NHS North West London is offering free support for families looking to boost their health. Do you have children aged under 18 living at home?
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