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I do not like to take my blood pressure readings even at home. can you give me some motivational (but not the stroke scare) ideas?

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

BP: Would it be interesting to see how your BP changes at different times of day and after different activities. How about enlisting a friend to do it with you. You could even enter it in a computer and make a graph. Give it a try.

Answered 6/10/2014

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