Blood pressure rises as you age, 80% of 80-yearolds suffer

“If weight’s a factor, it’s less than seven years since the onset of diabetes and you’re prepared to work hard, it IS possible to reverse Type 2, which is great because it can lead to heart disease, stroke, blindness and kidney problems,” Dr Mcculloch says. “It means a strict 800 calorie-a-day diet and we would need to reduce tablets slowly.”