By Global Health Media Project: https://globalhealthmedia.org/ High blood pressure is a common condition – affecting at least one in five adults – most of whom live in low- and middle-income countries. Over time it can damage your heart, brain, and kidneys – and shorten your life. Most people feel fine and won’t know they have high blood pressure unless it’s measured. This video shows how to take your own blood pressure at home. This video is one of over 30 videos in our series on diabetes prevention and care. The videos are targeted for three audiences: health care workers – to help guide providers in developing countries in good diabetes care; people with diabetes – to improve their knowledge and home care; and the general public – to increase their understanding of diabetes, with the aim of greater awareness of the risks and symptoms, and ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. Copyright © 2023 Global Health Media Project. All rights reserved.