You and my wife need to trade blood transfusions monthly. She eats 15 carbs for the whole day and has a 182 reading. She eats right and very small portions (I would starve on what she eats) and exercises and the doctors have just about gave up on her.
What do you mean given up? Is it lipids, weight, cancer that is the problem?
I did some reading and did not know anything about blood pressure. Just relied on the medical professional who took mine and said "you are ok". Yes,the warning bells go off at 182. I wish the best for your wife and yourself.