14 15Important RemindersBefore Taking A MeasurementSit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body toreturn to its normal, resting state.Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment -not too cold, not too hot as temperature may affect your mea-surement.If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine suchas coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola wait about 30-45 minutes.Also, don’t smoke just before taking a measurement.While Taking A MeasurementSit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving mayelevate measurements.For consistency, it’s a good idea to measure your blood pres-sure using the same wrist and at about the same time eachday. If possible, we suggest using your left wrist.Important Reminders✓✓✓Follow your doctor’s advice on how and when to take yourblood pressure. Here are some important hints:✓✓Selecting the Time and DateYour Healthy Living monitor will keep track of the time, month,and day unless the batteries have run down or are removed fromthe monitor.To set the time simply press the "MODE" button. The month willbegin to flash. Press the "SET" button until the correct monthappears on the display, then press the "MODE" button to store.Follow this same process to set the day and time.Selecting the Time and Date