How to Accurately Measure Blood Pressure at Home

You can now check your blood pressure at home with easy-to-use machines.

It's best to do it at the same times each day, like before breakfast and before you go to sleep.

When you sit, sit up straight, with your feet flat on the floor and arm supported at heart level.

Make sure the cuff fits right.

Take a few readings each time and write them down so your doctor can see how your blood pressure changes over time.

If your numbers are strange or you feel sick, tell your doctor.