Here’s how easy it is to take your own Blood Pressure at Home!

It may seem like a complicated task, however taking your own blood pressure in the comfort of your own home is simpler than you think.

First of all, you’ll need a reliable blood pressure meter – If you don’t have one, Supply Doctor offers a range of affordable, high quality blood pressure meters you can use from home.

Once you have your blood pressure meter, all you need to do is follow these easy steps…

BEFORE you take your reading:

- Make sure you are not stressed out or that you haven’t just finished a big meal
- Do not take your reading if you have just smoked a cigarette or had a cup of coffee
- Wear loose clothing or a short sleeved shirt
- Make sure to always use the same arm every time you take your reading
- When you take your reading you should be in a quiet area with your arm on a flat surface and both your feet flat on the ground
- The blood pressure cuff around your arm should be at the same level as your heart

How to take your reading:

1. Put the cuff on and make sure to read and follow the instructions that came with your monitor
2. If you are tense or stressed this will affect your reading, so stay calm and relaxed
3. When you are busy with your reading, be silent and keep still
4. Take two or three readings, take a two minute break between each one, and then work out your average reading
5. Be sure to keep a record of your blood pressure reading – write it down in a journal or on your computer

Don’t waste your time going all the way to the doctor’s office to find out what your blood pressure is – get yourself a reliable blood pressure meter from Supply Doctor and use these easy steps to take your reading from the comfort of your own home!

How to take your own Blood Pressure

Taking your own blood pressure may seem complicated, but it is actually a really simple thing to do. However, it is extremely important to know how to do it properly and take an accurate reading.

In order to take your blood pressure, you’ll need a reliable blood pressure meter. If you don’t have your own already, take a look at the Supply Doctor website and order one today.

Once you have a blood pressure meter, there are a few simple steps that you can follow to make sure you get a correct reading of your blood pressure.

Before you take your blood pressure reading:

  Ø  Many things can make your blood pressure rise for a short time. Make sure you are not stressed out, and that you have not just eaten a big meal. Do not measure your blood pressure if you have just smoked a cigarette or drank caffeine.

  Ø  Wear loose clothing like a short sleeved shirt so you can push your sleeve up comfortably.

  Ø  Always use the same arm each time you take a blood pressure reading. If possible, use the arm your doctor uses.

  Ø  Before you take your reading, rest for about five minutes. You should be in a quiet place, with your arm resting on a surface and your feet flat on the floor.

  Ø  Make sure your arm is supported and that the cuff around your arm is at the same level as your heart. Your arm should be relaxed, not tensed.

How to take your blood pressure:

  Ø  Put the cuff on, following the instructions that came with your monitor.

  Ø  Ensure you are completely relaxed. If you are tense or anxious, this will affect your readings.

  Ø  When you are busy taking your reading, keep still and silent.

  Ø  Take about two or three readings, each about two minutes apart, and then work out the average.

  Ø  Record your reading, either in the memory of your monitor or on a computer or journal.

You don’t have to trek all the way to the doctor’s office to have your blood pressure checked, you can easily monitor it at home using these simple steps.