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Old 07-29-2013, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer View Post
I agree with finding differences in what type (and where) the the BP is taken. Did you know if they use a smaller band on your arm it will read higher than a wide band? The automatic types also tend to read higher as well. It's confusing to me what ones to trust. I never go to the public ones just because I'm thinking it won't be accurate. We bought one to have at home and it too doesn't seem accurate. Is there a brand and or type that one would recommend on buying??
We've gone through three home machines. Would love to have someone suggest a brand name of one they like.

All ours read low. But then we both have that White Coat Syndrome. As soon as someone approaches with a bp machine, my heart starts racing.