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Whenever I go to my specialists, they want a BP reading right there. Since I do vitals every morning at home, I take my vitals logbook with me. It has my weight, time of day, temperature, and 3 BP readings. Okay, I admit I am OCD, but I do need to report my vitals everyday for dialysis! I figure my home readings are more accurate because of all the factors in the office: my mood, driving a long ways to get there, anxiety over the appointment itself, etc.
Always make sure your doctor's office is aware of your home readings. And if they want proof, take in your machine to make sure it is calibrated close to the one in their office.
Ginger