Testing Your Blood Pressure; Before Measurement - ForaCare D20 No-Coding Manual Del Usuario

TESTING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

This monitor allows you to measure your blood pressure.
• Single measurement
Perform an individual blood pressure measurement.

Before Measurement

• Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol and tobacco at least 30 minutes before
measurement.
• Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before measurement.
• Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measurement.
• Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.
• Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This break can
be longer if necessary, depending on your physical conditions
• Keep the records for your doctor as reference.
• Blood pressure varies between each arm. Always measure your
blood pressure on the same arm.
• To take a blood pressure measurement after performing a blood
glucose test, make sure that the test strip has been removed from
the monitor.
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