It is very important that hypertensive patients check their blood pressure readings in order to keep track of their progress. However, asides checking your blood pressure as often as possible, it is also important to know when to check your blood pressure to get accurate results.
It is not advisable to check your blood pressure reading at any time of the day even if you’re doing it in the comfort of your home. You should check your blood pressure thrice a day. In this article, I’ll like to enlighten you about the best times to take your blood pressure reading during the day according to Verywell Health.
What is best time to take blood pressure reading according to experts ?
The best time to take your blood pressure reading is immediately you wake up in the morning. Our Blood pressure is lowest while we sleep, then rises when we wake up and start the day’s activity. If you wake early to urinate, immediately after you use the bathroom sit quietly for 5 minutes. Then before checking the news, your mails or drinking coffee, it is advisable to take two readings roughly 1 minutes apart.
Can I get correct results in the afternoon and evening ?
As the day goes on, blood pressure also rises systematically and is at the highest in the afternoon. Unless you’re instructed to do so by a certified medical personnel, don’t check blood pressure during the afternoon.
Most experts advice that evening readings should be taken alongside morning readings. It is also advisable that you take reading before evening meal or you can take reading after dinner and bathing. Ask your doctor to clarify the appropriate time to take your reading in the evening.Operanews
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