Why are Beta Blockers prescribed for High Blood Pressure, High Sugar levels or Even Heart Ailments?

I read labels on my dad's prescription for hypertension, diabetes and found one salt common in them. When I looked it up it was called beta blocker, then my cats curiosity led me to write this article.

Beta blockers are beta adrenergic blocking agents, they are a class of medications that reduce the effects of adrenaline on beta receptors in the body. Beta receptors regulate various cells in different organs e.g. heart, eyes and even insulin activation and absorption. Too confusing let 's read it one by one.

How Do Beta Blockers Manage Heart Ailments and High BP

Beta blocker reduces the amount of blood pumped per minute, helps lower overall cardiac workload and reduce stress on the cardiovascular system. It also helps heart pump effectively and slows down heart irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).

Can Beta Blockers Manage Diabetes

Beta blockers decrease the body's "fight or flight" response, which is associated with elevated glucose levels. It also improves insulin sensitivity, helping glucose enter cells for energy.

Helps in Managing Certain Types of Glaucoma

Glaucoma has many causes but most common is caused by increased pressure inside the eye due to over production of clear fluid inside the eye. Beta blocker help in reducing the production on this fluid by working on the ciliary body that produces it.