How to Keep a Simple Vital Signs Log at Home

Use one notebook or one app, not several. Consistency matters more than the tool.

Record the date, time, reading and how you were feeling.

Measure at the same times each day, seated and rested, unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Bring the log to every appointment and share it with your care team.

Call your doctor or emergency services right away if a reading comes with worrying symptoms. Do not wait for the next visit.