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global1

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1. Just So You Know - Those Machines In The Supermarkets & Pharmacies Get A Lot Of Abuse And They Are.....

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 06:00 AM

Sep 30

not calibrated on a regular basis. As a result - the readings you get can be off by quite a bit and fool you.

I recommend you get a blood pressure cuff that you can use to take your own BP at home.

I have one that has a stetoscope built in so I can take my own BP. Works great and is very accurate as long as you don't mistreat it by throwing it around.

Just a suggestion!!!

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Who knew? [View all] no_hypocrisy Sep 30 OP

Just So You Know - Those Machines In The Supermarkets & Pharmacies Get A Lot Of Abuse And They Are..... global1 Sep 30 #1

Here's the thing: no_hypocrisy Sep 30 #2

Yes. Caution with generics--especially those treating serious conditions. Likewise where you get hlthe2b Sep 30 #3