Categories for Blood Pressure Levels in Adults
For adults 18 and older who are not on medicine for high blood pressure, are not having a
To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.
There is an exception to the above definition of high blood pressure for people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. A blood pressure of 130/80 mmHg or higher is considered high blood pressure for those individuals.
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of each reading based upon these standards. See page 20 for more information on this feature.
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
For reliable monitoring and reference of blood pressure, keeping
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