Can high blood pressure be prevented or avoided?
If your high blood pressure is caused by lifestyle factors, you can take steps to reduce your risk:

Lose weight.
Stop smoking.
Eat properly.
Exercise.
Lower your salt intake.
Reduce your alcohol consumption.
Learn relaxation methods.

If your high blood pressure is caused by disease or the medicine you take, talk to your doctor. He or she may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Additionally, treating any underlying disease (such as controlling your diabetes) can help reduce your high blood pressure.