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Exercise or any kind of activity may affect
blood pressure. Rest about 5 minutes
before monitoring.
Urinating may elevate blood pressure.
Start monitor a few minutes after urination.
Lack of sleep or constipation causes the
blood pressure to rise.
Cold weather causes the blood pressure to
go up. Maintain indoor temperature at 20℃
or so and warm your body before checking
.
Drinking caffeinated beverages such as
coffee, tea, cokes and also smoking can
cause your blood pressure to rise.
Moving or speaking while checking causes
errors.
PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT
