Practical guides for BP and blood sugar tracking.
Clear reference information for individuals and family caregivers, grounded in current guidance from the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, and CDC.
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Blood pressure reference
Blood pressure chart: ranges and what they mean
Understand adult blood pressure ranges from normal through severe hypertension, how systolic and diastolic numbers work, and how to keep a useful home record.
Home measurement guide
How to take accurate blood pressure readings at home
A careful step-by-step guide to preparing, positioning your arm and cuff, taking repeat measurements, and avoiding common home blood pressure mistakes.
Caregiver guide
How to track blood pressure for an older parent
A practical caregiver guide to organizing home blood pressure readings, keeping family profiles separate, and preparing a useful record for appointments.
Blood sugar reference
Blood sugar levels: diagnostic ranges and monitoring targets
Understand the difference between laboratory criteria used to diagnose diabetes and individualized blood sugar targets used for day-to-day monitoring.