Jul 2010 In these health-conscious times most of us are taking responsibility for our own wellbeing by looking after our fitness and trying to have a good diet for ourselves and our families, but we also need regular checkups. Blood pressure is such an important indication of good health and can help us identify health problems quickly, but it’s difficult to arrange regular checkups with our busy GPs. A digital blood pressure monitor lets us keep an eye on our own blood pressure quickly and easily, helping us to take an active part in preventative medicine.

There are many benefits if we use a digital blood pressure monitor to keep a check on our own state of health. Blood pressure monitors at the surgery or hospital can give a false reading if we go to the doctor while feeling stressed or anxious, so a reading at home can be more accurate. Keeping a digital blood pressure monitor in the home means we can take our own blood pressure, or that of our family and loved ones, while we’re relaxed.

A digital blood pressure monitor isn’t just easy to use, it’s also extremely accurate and so it’s possible to go to the doctor with a set of daily readings which can provide a good indication of our health. This is particularly important for anyone with a health condition, including high blood pressure, that means regular checks need to be made.

Even those of us without underlying health conditions can benefit from having a digital blood pressure monitor at home and measuring our blood pressure regularly. A change in blood pressure can indicate the start of health conditions we need to consult our doctor about and prevention is much better than cure for many common problems.

It’s important not to use home checks with a digital blood pressure monitor in place of a doctor’s appointment if you think you have a health condition, and it’s equally important not to panic if the monitor gives a high reading. Many factors can lead to a temporarily high reading. A digital blood pressure monitor is highly accurate but you need to stay still while using it as body movements can lead to errors.

There are other activities to avoid before you use your digital blood pressure monitor. Coffee can raise your blood pressure, as can eating, smoking, drinking alcohol and physical activity so you should rest and avoid talking. All of this is much easier to do if you have a digital blood pressure monitor at home where you can relax for a while before taking the measurement.

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