for a while there is also a widget on connect iq store to find the best time to do a Blood Pressure Measurment:

Garmin Index BPM Review: Is This The Best Smart Blood

It looks like Garmin is about to release an upper arm (bicep) cuff called Garmin Index BPMand it will take your blood pressure readings and store them on your Garmin app. Class III devices include medical equipment used to sustain and support life, implanted devices, and devices that pose a heightened risk of illness or serious injury. These require the most robust regulation and detailed scrutiny before they reach the market.

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i use the widget a while now, before i measure with my Withings BPM Connect, sometimes the widget tells me i have to calm for 10 or 25 minutes or so before doing a measurement This was a long overdue move from Garmin. Its software may be a fitness and health powerhouse, but with one notable exception. It didn’t allow users to store blood pressure readings. Garmin Connect can build a comprehensive health profile with digital insights that can help you tailor your fitness routines. If you use the Garmin smartwatches, swimming or cycling devices, it will sync data from your device and provide a detailed breakdown of your physical activity. I have had many problems with Index Scale 2 ..more that a year posting in the forum without any improvement but I assume that making an accurate cuff is much easier. It’s a particularly good choice if you already own a Garmin watch or other device, as it links to the Garmin Connect app and allows you to see all your health, sleep and activity stats in one place. Garmin Connect also has a social element, letting you network with friends and family to share stats and encouragement.

Garmin Index Blood Pressure Cuff - Soon? - the5krunner Garmin Index Blood Pressure Cuff - Soon? - the5krunner

Nothing else i know off (despite the price, a manuall cuff and a nurses stethoskop will cost around 25 € in total) I was inclined to think this is an unfounded rumour when I first read the post, only to have Apple Health prompt me on the next morning about: do you want to give GCN mobile permissions to write blood pressure data? Pretty much confirmed, I think 🙂 The scale is fast; your weight is displayed on the crisp, bright screen almost immediately. By default you’ll also be shown your body composition stats and the weather, but if you prefer there’s also an option to show your weight only.In fact, medics have now learned that the trend in your blood pressure profile is more important than an individual one-off reading for making an accurate assessment of your health. This has led to a massive rise in home monitoring and, of course, demand for simple portable blood pressure monitors.

Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor: Reviewed for Garmin Index BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor: Reviewed for

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the wellness industry. Committed to developing wearables and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. 1 See Instructions for use. Index BPM is a stand-alone medical device that measures and displays blood pressure and pulse rate. lndex BPM is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. Index BPM is not available in all regions; see availability. Will you then be able to enter a manual blood pressure measurement into Garmin Connect, like with weight?

It is important to do the measurement in the same condition/position/time of day and state of mind (stress!). Gone are the days of the old-fashioned mercury-tube sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. This sleek smart BP cuff is a compact, all-in-one device. You can use it to take a single blood pressure reading or three sequential readings that the machine will average. The ultra-slim integrated OLED panel immediately displays your blood pressure when you take it. And the entire 320g cuff folds down for easy transport or storage. No-brainer syncing with Garmin Connect Blood pressure is routinely measured at the brachial artery, a major artery that supplies most of the upper arm elbow and part of the forearm and hand. Blood pressure monitors measure the pressure in this vessel at the peak of the heart’s contraction (systole) giving a systolic blood pressure and at the point where the heart is most relaxed (diastole) to provide a diastolic blood pressure.