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• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the results. Do not draw any
Influencing
conclusions from a single reading.
and evaluating
• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is also familiar with
readings
your personal medical history. When using the unit regularly and recording the values for your
doctor, you should visit the doctor from time to time to keep him updated.
• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced by several factors. Smoking,
consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical exertion influence the measured values in various
ways.
• Measure your blood pressure before meals.
• Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.
• If the systolic and diastolic readings seem unusual (too high or too low) on several occasions,
despite correct use of the unit, please inform your doctor. This also applies to the rare occasions
when an irregular or very weak pulse prevents you from taking readings.
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