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In reply to the discussion: Fun with at-home devices [View all]

kozar

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7. Every BP monitor, ive been sent home with,
Sun Jul 13, 2025, 11:32 AM
Jul 13

Had an AC adapter. Marthe48 , you sit in a docs office, you wait, they are late, you sit in " that chair' and your BP is high, so you get a BP machine.taking BP at home, is quite different, there are a few rules, you'll need to follow, to get, a correct reading.
1 don't sit in your normal seat move to a kitchen chair,
2 your back should be straight while you sit
3 this is the big one with at home BP,
Uncross your legs or feet, feet flat on the floor and hit the button. We as humans, tend to cross our feet, at least, I know I do.
When I check my BP at home, , kitchen chair, feet flat on the floor. Accurate reading.

Stop buying batteries, buy a AC adapter for 10 bucks

Never run away from your health, even at home, there are rules, you need to follow0

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