How do you keep a blood pressure diary?
You can use a home blood pressure log or a spreadsheet on your computer to record your blood pressure numbers with the date and time. The blood pressure monitor you use at home might have a feature that will record your numbers for you. Some monitors can transfer this information to your computer.
Also record your daily activities, such as the time you take medicine or if you feel upset or feel stressed.
Everyone's blood pressure changes from day to day and even from minute to minute sometimes. Blood pressure tends to be higher in the morning and lower at night. Stress, smoking, eating, exercise, cold, pain, noise, medicines, and even talking can affect it.
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