Do you check your BP regularly?

[loisg1]

My doc has said that checking at any drug or grocery store is OK for me. When I checked it today, it was 101/51... just where the cardio wants it. The lower the better for me - as long as I'm not passing out.

Also caught the end of a news story yesterday to the effect that the parameters for a safe BP have been reviewed. What once was considered to be 'OK' would be better if the numbers were lowered.

Please, everyone, know your BP and cholesterol numbers.

Lois

 

[Mskanga]

MY BP was 116/78 a month ago and my cholesterol was 154 ( Tryglicerades was 98. I know because my medical records are online.

 

[John In Illinois]

I check my BP twice daily. Before starting Atkins, ALL of my health stats were off-the-chart (not on the good end either).

Since doing Atkins, my BP is on the "lowish" side now. I get my blood test results soon, but have already taken some preliminary ones that show my numbers should come back excellent. This has been a change that will add YEARS to my life (much to the chagrin of those who have to deal with me daily)

 

[Rhonda]

I'm on medication for my BP, but hopefully as the pounds come off, I'll be able to get off of it!

My BP runs about 130/80.