And now you'd like to know if all of this is doing any good. Going to your doctor to have your blood pressure measured every week isn't practical, and it may not give you the best measurement anyway. Your blood pressure may be different in your doctor's office than at work or at home. Self-monitoring of blood pressure. Home blood pressure monitoring devices are easy to use and are available with a variety of options.
Most people find the automatic inflation devices the easiest to operate and the most convenient.
You can purchase a home blood pressure monitoring device at your local pharmacy, durable medical goods store, and discount retailers such as WalMart, K-Mart, and Target stores. Be sure to ask your pharmacist or health care professional for advice on which blood pressure device would best meet your needs and how to operate it. Bring your new blood pressure device to your doctor's office to check its readings against the reading your doctor gets. Check it at your regular appointments thereafter to ensure that the readings you get are accurate and reliable. Your doctor will discuss your individual blood pressure goals with you and design a plan to help you achieve these goals.