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Further Information
• If your values are mostly normal under resting conditions but exceptionally high under condi-
tions of physical or psychological stress, it is possible that your are suffering from so-called
“labile hypertension.” Consult your physician.
• Correctly measured diastolic blood pressure values above 120mmHg require immediate med-
ical treatment.
2.3 What can be done if regular high or low values are obtained?
a) Consult your physician.
b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) are associated with consid-
erable health risks over time. Arterial blood vessels in your body are endangered due to con-
strictions caused by deposits in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). A deficient supply of blood
to important organs (heart, brain, muscles) can result. Furthermore, the heart will become
structurally damaged with increased blood pressure values.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the com-
mon primary (essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. The latter group can be
ascribed to specific organ malfunctions. Please consult your physician for information about
the possible origins of your own increased blood pressure values.
d) There are measures you can take to reduce and even prevent high blood pressure. These
measures must be permanent lifestyle changes.
1. Eating habits:
• Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. See your doctor for your ideal weight.
• Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
• Avoid fatty foods.
2. Previous illnesses
• Consistently follow all medical instructions for treating illness such as: diabetes
(diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes), fat metabolism disorder, and gout.
3. Habits
• Give up smoking completely
• Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (coffee, tea and chocolate)
e) Your physical condition
• After a medical examination, and with your doctor’s approval and direction; exercise.
• Choose sports which require stamina and avoid those which require strength.
• Avoid reaching the limit of your performance.
• With previous illnesses and/or an age of over 40 years, please consult your physician before
beginning your exercise routine. You must receive advise regarding the type and extent of
exercise that is appropriate for you.
2.4 Microlife Averaging Mode Technology
Microlife Averaging Mode (MAM) Technology is a new concept for optimum reliability in self’measure-
ment of blood pressure. A single measurement is rarely your real result. An average of three readings
is medically proven to provide the most accurate result. With the push of a single button, the Microlife
Averaging Mode blood pressure monitor takes three consecutive measurements, and calculates the
average.
