What should I do about blood pressure?

Normal blood pressure will help prevent damage to your eyes, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. Blood pressure is written with two numbers separated by a slash. For example: 120/70. The first number should be below 130 and the second number should be below 85. Keep your blood pressure as close to these numbers as you can.

If your blood pressure is too high, your doctor might ask you to take a blood pressure medicine called an ACE inhibitor (in-HIB-it-ur). This type of blood pressure medicine is best for people with diabetes.

Keep your blood pressure below 130/85.