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Blood Pressure DB app

An app for people wanting to record their blood pressure readings.

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Blood Pressure DB app	By Horst Klier
	Features Blood pressure recording. Blood pressure and medication tracking. Graphs and reports. Bluetooth capability.
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? Yes (only that necessary for use of the app) Require a login? No Have password protection? No Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? Yes (for full function) Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Basic version – free. Some limits on functionality, including a maximum of one PDF report per day and limited to 300 values. Premium – (monthly) gives you unlimited PDF reports, PDF reports with extra features, no advertising.
How to get the app	(external link) (external link) (external link)

This app allows you to record your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. The charts and graphs enable you to see your readings in the past 7 days, 30 days or 90 days. It also allows you to record their pulse, blood glucose level and weight. For a more detailed description of the app, see App store(external link), Google Play(external link) or the App website(external link) and, for a detailed review, see reviews below.

PROS	CONS
✔ PDF data reports can be emailed or printed directly from the app. ✔ Basic (free) version would be good enough for most people. ✔ Bluetooth connectivity to compatible blood pressure machines (some of these are available in New Zealand). ✔ Option to synch with Apple Health. ✔ Multiple users can be added. ✔ Option to use without creating an account if you prefer to use anonymously. ✔ No unnecessary data collection, no third party data sharing, no profiling.	✘ No option to set your individual targets. ✘ Entering an abnormal blood glucose reading doesn’t flag any alerts. ✘ Technical problems with registration, but able to use as a guest.

PROS

CONS

✔ PDF data reports can be emailed or printed directly from the app.

✔ Basic (free) version would be good enough for most people.

✔ Bluetooth connectivity to compatible blood pressure machines (some of these are available in New Zealand).

✔ Option to synch with Apple Health.

✔ Multiple users can be added.

✔ Option to use without creating an account if you prefer to use anonymously.

✔ No unnecessary data collection, no third party data sharing, no profiling.

✘ No option to set your individual targets.

✘ Entering an abnormal blood glucose reading doesn’t flag any alerts.

✘ Technical problems with registration, but able to use as a guest.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Dr Alice Miller, GP, FRNZCGP, Wellington
Date of review: April 2021
Version: 7.0.0
Platform: Apple iOS
Comments: The Blood Pressure DB app is a convenient way to record and share your blood pressure data with your healthcare professional. This will help with adjustments to medication to reach your blood pressure targets and help you feel more in control of your health.
The app is most useful for motivated people who need monitoring or treatment of blood pressure and who prefer or have been advised to do this at home. You will need your own blood pressure machine and other relevant equipment if you want to record other health data.
A good way to record and track your blood pressure and related data, with the extra options to synch with Apple Health and synch with a Bluetooth enabled BP machine. I had problems registering for an account but still could use as a guest.
Safety concerns: No alert for an abnormal glucose entry – the app does not warn you if your blood glucose is too high or too low.
New Zealand relevance: Yes, relevant to a New Zealand audience.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Jeremy Steinberg, GP, RNZCGP
Date of review: August 2016
Version: 5.69
Platform: Android
Review: This app allows users to easily track their blood pressure, thereby helping their doctor to make better prescribing decisions.
Safety concerns: Blood pressure targets are generally individualised, taking into account age and other medical problems. This app does not allow you to take that into account.

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