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2 Useful Information / 3 Getting Started

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 consi-

derable 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 seve-

ral 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/changing batteries

You must insert the batteries provided before you can use your unit. The lid of the

battery compartment



is located on the underside of the unit. Open it, remove it

and insert the 4 AA LR6 type 1.5 V batteries supplied. Ensure correct polarity when

inserting the batteries (as marked inside the battery compartment). Close the

battery compartment. Replace the batteries if the change battery symbol



appears on the display



or if nothing appears on the display after the unit has

been switched on.

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