Google Health 5.12 adds blood pressure logging and England records sync

The Google Health app is adding manual blood pressure logging and a way to connect records from participating healthcare providers in England. The 5.12 update also changes glucose charts and pregnancy tracking.

Log blood pressure or sync it from another app

According to Google, you can enter blood pressure readings manually or sync them from another app through Apple Health or Health Connect. To enter a reading, choose +Log → Blood pressure on the Today tab. Graphs appear under Heart on the Health tab.

You can also log a reading in a conversation with Google Health Coach. That option requires a separately sold Google Health Premium subscription, the app and an internet connection. Google says features may change and availability varies. The feature is not intended for medical purposes. Gemini features work independently of Gemini apps; check responses for accuracy, as results may vary.

Connecting records in England

People with medical records in England can connect Patients Know Best to sync records from many NHS GP practices and a growing number of NHS hospitals and secondary care organisations. This does not mean every provider is supported.

In the app, open Medical records from the profile icon, select NHS Records (England) via Patients Know Best and allow syncing. Google cautions that personal health records stored with it may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always consult your doctor for medical advice or for an official copy of your health records for clinical or government purposes.

Changes to glucose and pregnancy tracking

The glucose graph can overlay logged and tracked events such as exercise, sleep and nutrition, and lets users log events from the graph. It is in Metabolic Health on the Health tab.

Logging a pregnancy in Cycle Health settings automatically pauses standard cycle predictions and period notifications and displays the current week of pregnancy. Logging through a Coach conversation, and personalised Coach conversations and feed insights, are for Premium subscribers.

Version 5.12 is for Android and iOS. At announcement, Google said the rollout would take place in phases over the following week, depending on device and carrier. Regional availability has not been confirmed for every feature.