Q: Why is blood pressure high in the early morning and then low during the rest of the day?
A: The body has a natural biologic rhythm which regulates the release of hormones and bodily functions. Because of this, blood pressure in most people starts to increase in the early morning and peaks in the late morning or early afternoon. It then gradually lowers until the cycle starts over. Throughout the cycle, blood pressure remains within the normal range for people not suffering from high blood pressure.
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If you have a low blood sugar ratio could this have a negative effect on your blood pressure? Would blood pressure be reduced after having breakfast?
I just saw a doctor for my 87 year old mom. The doctor told her she should measure her bp after meals. As the blood sugar goes up after meals, the bp will go down, and that should be your real bp. My mom tested after each meal for 1 month now, and it is true the bp always are lower. But some other doctor was doubting if after-meal bp should be your “real ” bp to be based on when take medication. Does anyone know ?
Steve,
I can’t address the blood pressure issue, but I have read that blood pressure is reduced after a meal because much of your blood is redirected to your gut when you eat, lowering the blood volume to your heart. Haven’t tested this myself, but it makes sense.
What is the normal dose of lisinopril? I take a 20mg dose daily and my BP is usually in the 120/74 range. I am 65. After eating, say 1/2 hour after, it is under 110/70.