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You can order a blood pressure monitor online through a variety of retailers or you can pick one up at your local drugstore. If your insurance will cover it, sometimes your doctor can write you a prescription for one and you can pick one up at the pharmacy for a lower cost.

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Are your blood sugar and blood pressure related?

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