03-28-2018 13:03
03-28-2018 13:03
I’ve been monitoring my blood pressure on a daily basis since January last year (I have a Withings BP monitor that automatically syncs via Bluetooth), so I now have 15 months worth of data. During that time, my weight has fluctuated between 59 and 68 kg:
However, my blood pressure has been very stable during the same period:
Given that dropping weight is one of the first advices given by doctors to hypertensive patients, I expected there would be some kind of link between weight and blood pressure. Does this apply only if blood pressure is high and the person is overweight?
Dominique | Finland
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03-28-2018 13:19 - edited 03-28-2018 13:20
03-28-2018 13:19 - edited 03-28-2018 13:20
I think the answer to your question is yes. Your BP looks already in a healthy range, and your weight wasn't high enough to count as a risk factor.
The video below goes over some of the other risk factors to hypertension. I suspect you don't possess many of those risks either. 🙂
03-29-2018 00:38
03-29-2018 00:38
Thanks, @WavyDavey! I guess you (and Dr. Sullivan) are right. I had been wondering how @Klehman1 had been able to bring her BP down to a healthy level in just three months.
Dominique | Finland
Ionic, Aria, Flyer, TrendWeight | Windows 7, OS X 10.13.5 | Motorola Moto G6 (Android 9), iPad Air (iOS 12.4.4)
Take a look at the Fitbit help site for further assistance and information.