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Type 2 Help me to choose a blood pressure monitor

AmandaDi

AmandaDi

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I do not have diabetes
Hello, everyone:)
I need to choose a blood pressure monitor for my granny. She has type 2 diabet. And she doesn't want to go to the hospital or drug store. That's why I try to read so much information about her problem as possible. I've found out that diabetics must measure their blood pressure at least trice a week. Is it true?
Anyway, what blood pressure monitor can you recommend?
Thanks in advance:)
 
Home blood pressure readings are really useful; not sure how able your gran is, but I guess family members can help out (and check own BP) if needed.
You want a device that goes on the upper arm (not on wrist) and approved by British Hypertension Society:-

http://bhsoc.org/bp-monitors/bp-monitors/for-home-use/

Some meters are labelled "Clinically validated" but I am not sure what that means and would not trust it.
One would measure BP 3 times at intervals of a few minutes, record all 3 results, but in reality, it is just the last reading that one would use, and if aged over 55, then the top, systolic number gives all the info needed in clinical practice

best wishes
 
Tha
SimonCrox said:
Home blood pressure readings are really useful; not sure how able your gran is, but I guess family members can help out (and check own BP) if needed.
You want a device that goes on the upper arm (not on wrist) and approved by British Hypertension Society:-

http://bhsoc.org/bp-monitors/bp-monitors/for-home-use/

Some meters are labelled "Clinically validated" but I am not sure what that means and would not trust it.
One would measure BP 3 times at intervals of a few minutes, record all 3 results, but in reality, it is just the last reading that one would use, and if aged over 55, then the top, systolic number gives all the info needed in clinical practice

best wishes
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Thank you for answer:) I'll read more about this.
 
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