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Glucose intake in High BP
My mother is a high bp patient her age is 64. She is on regular medication for high BP. Her Bp is in stable stage .My query is
(1) During summer days when there is dehydration from body can I give her Glucose D powder and coconut water 1 glass a day on regular basis.
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Yes, for your mother with stable high BP, one glass of coconut water daily is generally fine in summer but adding Glucose D powder should he avoided.
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It's great to know that your mother is managing her BP well with medication. It is reassuring.
With the current heat wave- coconut water, diluted chaas, homemade( not bottled) nimbu pani, ORas sachet diluted in 1L water are good for hydration and maintain electrolyte balance.
Frankly for any age, I'm not a big fan of high sugar intake....let alone white processed sugar. So best avoided please.
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Coconut water is a good choice â it's naturally hydrating with good electrolytes, and the potassium in it is actually beneficial for blood pressure. One glass a day is fine. However, I'd avoid giving Glucose D regularly. Since your mother is on oral steroids, her blood sugar may already be at risk, and Glucose D is essentially concentrated sugar which can spike glucose levels. For summer hydration, plain water, coconut water, or a low-sugar ORS is much better than Glucose D. Make sure she's drinking adequate water through the day and not waiting until she feels very thirsty.
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