If your doctor has told you that you need to be keeping a closer eye on your blood pressure, or if you're curious about the effects that medication, exercise, pregnancy or other health issues are having on your blood pressure, then it might be a good idea to check out a high quality home-use blood pressure monitor, like those from Omron.
If you're budgeting these days, you can try the Omron wrist monitor, which starts at $40. Reading at the wrist is risky, because it isn't the best spot to take your pressure. However, if you put the monitor on and position it properly, you can get a pretty accurate reading. This is a tiny, monitor so it is excellent for taking places.
On the upper end of the range is an Omron automatic blood pressure cuff that goes around your upper arm and has a computer read out and P.C. connection so that you can upload your results into your computer for storage and data analysis. This is a great way to keep track of your results over the long term and see if they're moving in a good or bad direction, as well as being able to print them out to discuss with your doctor.
If you are in the market for a blood pressure cuff that inflates automatically to the perfect level, it can be yours for just $80 bucks. The Omron automatic blood pressure monitor works just like the ones at the doctor's office. It displays your pulse and blood pressure readings in an easy-to-read way. You can plug it into the wall, or run it of of 4 AA batteries - whatever is easiest for you. This is a great tool.
In order to maintain your Omron blood pressure monitor, there's not really a lot you need to do. Although, it is suggested you double check the numbers you're getting with your readings from the doctor or pharmacist to make sure that your machine is calibrated correctly.
Whatever monitor you select, Omron has a monitor to fit your position, to fit your needs, and to offer you a little something extra. Be sure to keep your Omron monitor working in tip top shape by taking it every six months to be testing for accuracy. If you need to take a look at your blood pressure, get a monitor to fit your wishes.
