# Blood pressure 135/88: what it means

_Blood pressure of 135/88: normal, on the high side. What it means and what to do, using Ministry of Health Kenya thresholds._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> 135/88 mmHg is just below the 140/90 threshold. Recheck in a few months and work on salt, weight and activity.

**Blood pressure:** 135/88
_Normal, on the high side_

## Blood pressure 135/88: common questions

**Q: Is a blood pressure of 135/88 normal?**

A: 135/88 mmHg is just below the 140/90 threshold.

**Q: What should I do?**

A: Recheck in a few months and work on salt, weight and activity.

**Q: Can one reading be wrong?**

A: Yes. Readings vary with time of day, stress, food and how the test is done. Decisions are based on repeat readings, not a single number.

**Q: What are the normal ranges?**

A: Blood pressure: below 140/90 mmHg; 180/110 or higher is urgent. Fasting sugar: below 5.6 mmol/L normal, 5.6 to 6.9 prediabetes, 7.0 or higher diabetes. HbA1c: below 5.7% normal, 5.7 to 6.4% prediabetes, 6.5% or higher diabetes (Ministry of Health Kenya, 2025).

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: My Wellness Health's hypertension and diabetes assessment (KES 200) looks at your symptoms, history and lifestyle and gives you a personalised risk report with clear next steps. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to help you book any screening you need at a facility that suits your budget and location. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility. Packages include free blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)

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