Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Diary

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Home blood pressure monitoring diary. If you are a pharmacist click here. Usually the term blood pressure is referred to arterial pressure and it signifies to pressure that occurs in larger arteries and restrict blood from reaching to the heart. 11878 mmhg which is systolicdiastolic or sysdia. If the first two readings are very.

Systolic diastolic action below 120 below 80 maintain or adopt healthy behaviours. Taken at home or your health care professionals office. Home blood pressure monitoring we appreciate it is difficult but you should take blood pressure at least twice daily in the morning and evening. In the notes section write down anything that could affect your reading such as feeling unwell or changes to your medication.

Feel better are less worried about hypos are less likely to have long term health problems this diary is to help you record your home monitoring results and make adjustments to your treatment. The blood pressure readings have two numbers e. Blood pressure usually refers to force that restricts circulating of blood on the wall of blood vessels. People with diabetes whose blood glucose is well controlled.

Remember only your health care professional can tell you exactly what your target blood pressure should be. On each day monitor your blood pressure on two occasions in the morning between 6am and 12noon and again in the evening between 6pm and midnight. On each occasion take a minimum of two readings leaving at least a minute between each. Is home blood pressure monitoring suitable for everyone.

Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. The highest pressure in the. The pressure gets decreased while blood flows through arteries veins arterioles and capillaries. However pulse irregularities such as the.

Blood pressure diary and blood pressure pass free download for tracking your measurements. Please monitor and record your blood pressure at home for 7 consecutive days unless you have been advised otherwise. If you have diabetes kidney disease or other health conditions speak to your health care professional about your readings and the treatment that is right for you. If you are a doctor click here.

What is blood pressure and what do the readings mean. For each blood pressure recording take two consecutive measurements at least 1 minute apart and whilst you are seated. Take this diary with you when visiting your gp or diabetes clinic.