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Hi! I'm Neff, from The Kidney Experts.

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Your blood pressure and
your kidneys are linked.

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So we may ask you to check your blood
pressure at home. Let me show you how.

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First, the right tool. Use a monitor
with a cuff that goes on your upper arm.

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The cuff should fit your arm. Wrist and
watch devices may not be exact enough.

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Need help? Ask us.

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Small things can change your number.

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So for half an hour before,
don't exercise, smoke, or have caffeine.

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And use the bathroom first.

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Now sit in a chair with
your back supported.

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Keep both feet flat on the floor.
Don't cross your legs.

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Rest quietly for five minutes.

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Put the cuff on your bare arm,
not over your sleeve.

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Rest your arm on a table, at about heart
level. Then stay still, and don't talk.

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Take at least two readings,
about a minute apart.

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Write down each one, with the date
and time. Or save them in an app.

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That's your blood pressure log.

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Ask us how often and when to check.
Try to check at the same time each day.

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One high number is not the whole story.
We look at many readings over time.

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So please don't change your medicines
because of one reading. Talk to us first.

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And ask us what to do if a
reading is very high or very low.

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Bring your log to every visit.
Bring your questions too.

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Let's take care of your kidneys together!