Viewing Blood Pressure
Users syncing or manually-entering the Blood Pressure readings to Glooko will now see their most recent blood pressure readings on their Summary page when logging into the Glooko Web App.
Blood pressure readings can also be found at the date of their entry from the History tab on the web, as well as from the Daily Log on the Glooko Mobile App.
Understanding Blood Pressure Categories
The current blood pressure reading will also display with the associated blood pressure category as defined by the American Heart Association and outlined in the table below.
Blood Pressure Category |
Systolic (mmHG) (upper number) |
and/or |
Diastolic (mmHG) (lower number) |
Normal | Less than 120 | and | Less than 80 |
Elevated | 120-129 | and | Less than 80 |
Hypertension - Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
Hypertension - Stage 2 | Greater than or equal to 140 | or | Greater than or equal to 90 |
For more information, please see the American Heart Association's article Understanding Blood Pressure Readings.