Don’t overdo your drinking
Moderation is the key in everything, so one drink daily for women and two for men may have some good effects on blood sugar. “But any more than that seems to do just the opposite,” says Dr. Goldberg. “We know that heavy drinking raises blood pressure, in addition to increasing your risk for other chronic conditions.”
Watch your coffee habit
“Moderate coffee intake doesn’t seem to make much of a difference in blood pressure levels,” says Dr. Bisognano, “but I do see more and more people drinking huge amounts of highly caffeinated beverages—and that very likely has a negative effect.” Also, pay attention to energy drinks too, because they spike blood pressure and cause irregular heart rhythms.
