why you need a blood pressure meter at home
To measure your blood pressure at home, you can use either an aneroid monitor or a digital monitor. Choose the type of monitor that best suits your needs. The aneroid monitor has a gauge that is read by looking at a pointer on a dial. Rest for 3 to 5 minutes before measuring your blood pressure. 2  Do not talk. 3  Sit in a comfortable position, with your legs and ankles uncrossed and your back supported. 4  Place your left arm, raised to the level of your heart, on a table or a desk, and sit still.