Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) at home regularly is an important part of managing high blood pressure (hypertension). Controlling hypertension lowers your risk of developing serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, among others.
A variety of home BP monitors are available in the market, and you don’t need a prescription to purchase one.
Here are some tips to help you choose a good home blood pressure monitor:
Talk with your doctor for more information on choosing a home blood pressure monitor that’s right for you.
Shop at Watsons for BP monitors, prescription medications and other essential healthcare needs.
References: https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/about.htm. Accessed 16 September 2021 https://familydoctor.org/blood-pressure-monitoring-at-home/. Accessed 16 September 2021 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20047889. Accessed 16 September 2021 https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/how-pick-home-blood-pressure-monitor. Accessed 16 September 2021
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