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6Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart itis in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In additionto these natural changes there are other factors that may affectblood pressure such as:Commonly Asked Questions• Temperature(too hot or cold)• Humidity• Restlessness• Lack of sleep• Physical exercise• Constipation• Stress• Fear• Anger• Anxiety• Food and beverageconsumption• Individual physicalconditions7Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure?Left uncontrolled, hypertension can place an incredibleamount of stress on your heart and arteries, both of whichbecome forced to work harder to keep blood flowing in ahealthy manner throughout the body. Over time, this stressmay result in health problems including over-enlargement ofthe heart, loss of elasticity of the arteries, heart disease,stroke, and even death. Making some simple lifestylechanges now may help you to stay healthy in the future.Commonly Asked QuestionsIntended UseIn addition to these factors you should talk with your physicianto see what may be affecting you.How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?It’s nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevatedwithout having it checked. People have the commonmisconception that one can “feel” their blood pressure rise.It is because of this mystery that hypertension has beennamed “the silent killer.” Don’t let it sneak up on you! Startmonitoring your blood pressure every day with your newWalgreens monitor.Walgreens blood pressure monitors are intended for homeuse. They are noninvasive, meaning no part of the monitorenters your body, and provide systolic, diastolic and pulsemeasurements. Walgreens monitors are recommendedfor use by people over the age of 18 and are not suitable forclinical use.