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WARNING
Blood pressure that is too low represents just as great a health risk as blood pressure
that is too high! Fits of dizziness may lead to dangerous situations arising (e.g. on
stairs or in traffic)!
2.6. Fluctuations in blood pressure
There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can be affected
seriously by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at which the
measurements are taken. Your personal blood pressure values are subject to consider-
able fluctuation during the course of the day and the year. These fluctuations are
particularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering from hypertension. Blood
pressure is usually at its highest during physical exertion and at its lowest at night
when you are asleep.
2.7. Influencing and evaluating readings
• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the results. Do
not draw any conclusions from a single reading.
• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is also
familiar with 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.
3. Getting Started
3.1. Inserting / removing batteries
Insertion:
Open the battery compartment on the underside of the unit by exerting
gentle pressure in the direction indicated by the arrow, and insert the four batteries
included with the unit (alkaline batteries, AA type, LR 6). Remember to insert the
batteries as indicated in the diagram in the battery compartment. Once the batteries
are inserted correctly (or once the power unit is plugged in), you should hear 2 beeps.
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