I've been taking my own blood pressure readings since 2013. I have experience with the old, manual type upper-arm sleeves with stethoscope; digital, automatic [no stethoscope] upper-arm sleeves, and this wrist monitor. I even tried the old Omron finger blood pressure monitor many years ago which were reviewed as being inaccurate and which I don't think are sold anymore, except there are some cheap knockoffs [non-Omron] still being offered for sale.

My primary concern with any blood pressure measuring device is that it be accurate. Convenience is nice, but if it's inaccurate then it's not very useful, and could even be dangerous if relied upon.

I was convinced to try this wrist monitor. I had been put off non-armcuff models after having tried the older Omron finger blood pressure monitor (as described above). While convenience isn't paramount to me, I wanted something that was less obtrusive and less noisy that I could use at work; but again, only if it were accurate.

The device is well made and convenient to use. It makes some noise, but nothing too crazy. Very accurate and these are some tips that help me to have great accuracy.

* Sit upright without straining. Try not to slouch too much or sit bolt upright.

* Keep your feet on the floor not on the footstool.

* Don't take your blood pressure reading after eating, smoking, or drinking alcohol. Wait at least 30-45 minutes.

* Don't talk while you're taking your blood pressure; it drives it up.

* Don't hold your breath or breath shallowly while taking your blood pressure thinking that if you stay completely still you'd get a better reading. Holding your breath or breathing very shallowly will deprive your blood of some oxygen and trigger the brain's response to increase your heart rate and thus, your blood pressure. You can breath regularly without negatively affecting your blood pressure.

* If you decide to buy a cuff-type monitor make sure that the cuff is around your heart level, too. If it's lower the blood pressure readings will be slightly elevated, and if it's too high the readings will be slightly too low. This advice is not meant to be taken too rigidly. Just don't have the cuff at head level or around your waist and you'll be fine.

* Don't walk around and then sit down and then immediately take your blood pressure. Wait a while for your body to acclimate to sitting and then take the reading.http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Home-Digital-Pressure-Function/dp/B00WTIDY8Q/ref=sr_1_31_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1462382636&sr=8-31&keywords=wrist+blood+pressure+monitor