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Should i eat before a blood pressure test at home?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

You can: You can also check your BP after eating and compare it to one without eating.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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