Beon Arm Type Blood Pressure Monitor

An upper arm monitor is the type generally preferred for home use, because the cuff sits at heart level and readings are more consistent than a wrist model can manage. The single biggest factor in accuracy after that is cuff size. A cuff too small for the arm reads high, and a cuff too large reads low, so it is worth checking the measurement range before buying.

Home readings are usually a little lower than readings taken at a clinic, which is normal. What your doctor wants is the pattern across days rather than any single number.

Specs

• Type: Upper arm blood pressure monitor
• Display: Digital
• Cuff: Upper arm, check the size range on the box
• For: Home monitoring
• Brand: Beon

Benefits

• Upper arm cuffs sit at heart level, which is why they are preferred over wrist monitors
• Cuff size matters more than most people realise. Too small reads high, too large reads low
• Home readings are typically lower than clinic readings, and that difference is expected
• Take two readings a minute apart and record both. A single number tells you very little
• Bring your record to appointments. A pattern over weeks is far more useful to a doctor than one measurement

How to Use

• Read the manual and check the cuff fits your arm before first use
• Sit quietly for five minutes first, with your back supported and feet flat on the floor
• Rest your arm on a table so the cuff sits level with your heart
• Stay still and do not talk during the reading
• Take readings at the same times each day and write them down
• Seek medical advice for consistently high readings, and urgent help for a very high reading with symptoms such as chest pain, severe headache or breathlessness