I’m so confused. On side deals it says it’s 20 bucks. And after a few clicks it’ll say it’s 20 bucks here on MEH. But then when I go to the home of MEH price jumps back up to 40 bucks. - I’m new here… be kind.
@amtunnell@simtel20 By the way, the $20 one on SideDeal will verbally announce the results, which is handy for folks who are vision-impaired. (I’ve ordered one for my S.O.)
@amtunnell You said that you’re new here and to be kind. I’m thinking you’ve been around, maybe in stealth mode, longer than you’re willing to admit ONLY because you knew to say BE KIND! Lol Their bark is bigger than their bite! Seriously though…
WELCOME!
/giphy welcome
Be honest meh; you’re only selling these for folks still recovering from the Ohio State - Notre Dame football game on Saturday night … aren’t you?? Well played meh. Well played!
I told, with the complete honesty, I would trade 5 consecutive losses to Michigan than to lose to Notre Dame. Well before the game. I think some monkey claw was in the vicinity.
Seriously, though, OSU is way overrated, gets bowl game invites they shouldn’t because of their fan base, and money, which are the exact same reasons I am about to come down on Notre Dame…
But at least we have fielded decent teams in the past fucking quarter century. Their exclusive contract, their elitist alumni, Catholicism church rape cover up, there is nothing of note from that place.
I feel that EVERY college football fan should hate Notre Dame, where OSU hate is mostly big ten and a few post-BCS money bowl games.
@katbyter There are several reasons to get the arm one… the artery is larger, it’s closer to the heart, it’s not impaired by bending the elbow, etc.
Most wrist ones are pretty accurate, but the arm ones are more-so.
I’ve had good luck with the wrist ones, and since the results are only a snapshot in time, they say the most important thing is to look for trends, rather than any single reading. If you get one that’s way off your normal, it’s always good to check again in 5 mins or so.
One reason a wrist one might work better for certain people is if you have larger biceps, that can cause inaccurate results, and most of the home ones have a standard-size cuff, unless noted otherwise.
Another factor is your technique in using it, so it’s a good idea to bring it to your next doctor’s appointment to make sure you’re using it correctly & to see how it compares with their results. From reviews I’ve read online, there are wildly varied ratings between & even within each model/brand, so it’s a good idea to always check the specific one you have. My doctor was skeptical about my wrist one, but he was impressed with the accuracy when we tested it in the office.
@ircon96@katbyter@Lynnerizer@Tadlem43 When my current S.O. moved in, his bicep was too big for a standard cuff, and a unit with a larger one was hard to find. His biceps are smaller now, and I’m grabbing one of the SD ones because he has vision issues
@ircon96@katbyter@Lynnerizer@Tadlem43 indeed, look for trends. (read also accuracy vs. precision). And also note time of day, as BP will fluctuate by time of day. It is generally accepted in the medical community that: sphygmomanometer > [electronic] arm > [electronic] wrist. But even with old fashioned sphygmo, there is variability, as two different people will get two different readings; it is part art form that requires practice. Again, look for trends and consistency.
@katbyter
That’s strange, I wasn’t offered any coupons for that one. I didn’t realize they offered different deals to different shoppers.Unless it’s just a coincidence that their coupon just expired. The cheapest one I saw there was $14.99.
The Sunbeam name might be worth the extra money to some people though!
If yours matches your doctor’s office, they took your BP correctly, and you know how to use it properly then these lists of validated BP monitors may not matter.
Also you need to take it properly (which many doctor’s offices do not).
As a PS Walmart’s brand Relion is made by Omron. Relion isn’t validated but Omron is. Yeah I know Sunbeam is what is being sold, this is here just for people who already have one.
The bottom line with Any type of BP Cuff is to read and follow the directions. Correct size cuff is important. Too Small and you get a false high. Too big, false low. Don’t move around, or cross your legs. Try to be consistent in where you check it. i.e. sitting at the table. The wrist cuffs can be accurate if you use them correctly. Good point is to compare it to your Dr.s office. Of course if you get White Coat Hypertension (Nervous at Dr.) That reading might be elevated. I was taught that if you need to take a 2nd time, remove cuff, and wait at lest 2 minutes before rechecking. And as always, you need to use it… Buying one is a good step. Keep a log, take at same time of day. Provide MD with data if they are trying to adjust a medication. If your reading is elevated, take deep calming breaths, relax and recheck. All this brought to you by a Bossy RN. Have a marvelous day.
@allwein To be fair, the cuff isn’t on the skeleton’s arm, so it could be that the reading was correct when taken, but they’ve been in that waiting room for a really long time.
Joined the “Livongo” program via Mrs News’ health insurance, and they sent me a free one (arm cuff). It’s wildly inaccurate, and I DO know how to use it. Also got a CVS-branded unit about 8 years ago, also 15-20 pts high on systolic. Both made in China. Best bet is an actual sphygmomanometer. Cheap one on Amazon for $45, professional ones cost hundreds. I just let my GP take my BP, with an old-school unit. Perfectly accurate.
Specs
Product: Sunbeam Blood Pressure Monitor With Comfort Inflate Technology
Model: 16985
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$74.99 at Target
Warranty
3 Year Limited Warranty
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Oct 2 - Wednesday, Oct 4
Will this arrive before my latest IRK?
I might need to watch my BP during opening that.
@phendrick
Don’t count on it
/8ball Will this arrive before phendrick’s latest IRK?
Of course, you could always wait for both to arrive, and open the BP cuff package first…
So this will inflate my comfort?
@yakkoTDI If that’s your kink, sure.
@werehatrack @yakkoTDI Did you say kink? How much time do you have?!
I’m so confused. On side deals it says it’s 20 bucks. And after a few clicks it’ll say it’s 20 bucks here on MEH. But then when I go to the home of MEH price jumps back up to 40 bucks. - I’m new here… be kind.
@amtunnell The one on SD is $20. This one is $40, they’re different models.
@simtel20 Thank you! Maybe when they have reading glasses on sale I’ll pick up some of those.
@amtunnell @simtel20 By the way, the $20 one on SideDeal will verbally announce the results, which is handy for folks who are vision-impaired. (I’ve ordered one for my S.O.)
@amtunnell By the way, Meh is really the home of Sidedeal! Sidedeal is a later offshoot of Meh.
@amtunnell You said that you’re new here and to be kind.
I’m thinking you’ve been around, maybe in stealth mode, longer than you’re willing to admit ONLY because you knew to say BE KIND! Lol 
Their bark is bigger than their bite! 
Seriously though…
WELCOME!
/giphy welcome
@amtunnell Great news! You get all the benefits I do of having been an idiot for 7 years.
I hope it is accurate.
/giphy cursed-klutzy-bard
you know this doesn’t even make really shitty margaritas, yeah?
Be honest meh; you’re only selling these for folks still recovering from the Ohio State - Notre Dame football game on Saturday night … aren’t you?? Well played meh. Well played!
P.S. - Go Buckeyes!!
/giphy Fred Sanford Elizabeth
@IndifferentDude was it possible for both teams to lose? Because that’s what I was rooting for…
@haydesigner If Abingdon United are not playing, I’ve no interest.
@IndifferentDude
I told, with the complete honesty, I would trade 5 consecutive losses to Michigan than to lose to Notre Dame. Well before the game. I think some monkey claw was in the vicinity.
Seriously, though, OSU is way overrated, gets bowl game invites they shouldn’t because of their fan base, and money, which are the exact same reasons I am about to come down on Notre Dame…
But at least we have fielded decent teams in the past fucking quarter century. Their exclusive contract, their elitist alumni, Catholicism church rape cover up, there is nothing of note from that place.
I feel that EVERY college football fan should hate Notre Dame, where OSU hate is mostly big ten and a few post-BCS money bowl games.
@IndifferentDude For Denver, after Colorado lost 42-6 and the Broncos lost 70-20
@IndifferentDude @mattieshoes And the Rapids… well, never mind, let’s not talk about the Rapids.
After a heart attack my grandpa bought one of these but never took the example sticker off the screen.
So if anyone wants to buy a gently used model…
Anyone have any good comparisons or reasons to get the arm cuff vs the wrist one? I’d think the arm one would be more accurate.
@katbyter There are several reasons to get the arm one… the artery is larger, it’s closer to the heart, it’s not impaired by bending the elbow, etc.
Most wrist ones are pretty accurate, but the arm ones are more-so.
@katbyter @Tadlem43 That’s exactly what I’ve been told and my doctor recommended the arm cuff.
@katbyter @Lynnerizer @Tadlem43
I’ve had good luck with the wrist ones, and since the results are only a snapshot in time, they say the most important thing is to look for trends, rather than any single reading. If you get one that’s way off your normal, it’s always good to check again in 5 mins or so.
One reason a wrist one might work better for certain people is if you have larger biceps, that can cause inaccurate results, and most of the home ones have a standard-size cuff, unless noted otherwise.
Another factor is your technique in using it, so it’s a good idea to bring it to your next doctor’s appointment to make sure you’re using it correctly & to see how it compares with their results. From reviews I’ve read online, there are wildly varied ratings between & even within each model/brand, so it’s a good idea to always check the specific one you have. My doctor was skeptical about my wrist one, but he was impressed with the accuracy when we tested it in the office.
@ircon96 @katbyter @Lynnerizer @Tadlem43 When my current S.O. moved in, his bicep was too big for a standard cuff, and a unit with a larger one was hard to find. His biceps are smaller now, and I’m grabbing one of the SD ones because he has vision issues
@ircon96 @katbyter @Lynnerizer @Tadlem43 indeed, look for trends. (read also accuracy vs. precision). And also note time of day, as BP will fluctuate by time of day. It is generally accepted in the medical community that: sphygmomanometer > [electronic] arm > [electronic] wrist. But even with old fashioned sphygmo, there is variability, as two different people will get two different readings; it is part art form that requires practice. Again, look for trends and consistency.
Here’s one for $15 once you get the 50% coupon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BCMMG2X
@katbyter
I didn’t realize they offered different deals to different shoppers.
Unless it’s just a coincidence that their coupon just expired. The cheapest one I saw there was $14.99.
That’s strange, I wasn’t offered any coupons for that one.
The Sunbeam name might be worth the extra money to some people though!
@katbyter Thanks for pointing that out. If you click the check box next to the 50% off offered just below the item title, that is a great deal!
@katbyter The deal is gone. Amazon will take it away once you sign in
Talk about high-pressure sales tactics!
If yours matches your doctor’s office, they took your BP correctly, and you know how to use it properly then these lists of validated BP monitors may not matter.
https://www.medaval.ie
https://stridebp.org/bp-monitors
Also you need to take it properly (which many doctor’s offices do not).
As a PS Walmart’s brand Relion is made by Omron. Relion isn’t validated but Omron is. Yeah I know Sunbeam is what is being sold, this is here just for people who already have one.
The bottom line with Any type of BP Cuff is to read and follow the directions. Correct size cuff is important. Too Small and you get a false high. Too big, false low. Don’t move around, or cross your legs. Try to be consistent in where you check it. i.e. sitting at the table. The wrist cuffs can be accurate if you use them correctly. Good point is to compare it to your Dr.s office. Of course if you get White Coat Hypertension (Nervous at Dr.) That reading might be elevated. I was taught that if you need to take a 2nd time, remove cuff, and wait at lest 2 minutes before rechecking. And as always, you need to use it… Buying one is a good step. Keep a log, take at same time of day. Provide MD with data if they are trying to adjust a medication. If your reading is elevated, take deep calming breaths, relax and recheck. All this brought to you by a Bossy RN. Have a marvelous day.
A little disappointed that the blood pressure for the skeleton in the last picture isn’t 0/0.
Where’s the attention to detail, Meh?
@allwein To be fair, the cuff isn’t on the skeleton’s arm, so it could be that the reading was correct when taken, but they’ve been in that waiting room for a really long time.
How dare you @allwein
Impugning its bone pressure
Healthy skeleton
Joined the “Livongo” program via Mrs News’ health insurance, and they sent me a free one (arm cuff). It’s wildly inaccurate, and I DO know how to use it. Also got a CVS-branded unit about 8 years ago, also 15-20 pts high on systolic. Both made in China. Best bet is an actual sphygmomanometer. Cheap one on Amazon for $45, professional ones cost hundreds. I just let my GP take my BP, with an old-school unit. Perfectly accurate.