You may have high blood pressure and may not even know it. This is especially concerning if you have diabetes, high cholesterol, overweight, in addition to being a smoker, and a drinker. If high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes run in the family, consider going to see a doctor to for further information.

The doctor will (1) ask you a few questions (2) take your blood pressure (3) perform additional examinations (4) order a blood test (5) depending on your blood pressure may ask you to come back and have it rechecked before starting treatment.