Home Monitoring of Blood Pressure

Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Visit https://www.validatebp.org and select home devices to find a model that the American Medical Association validates. Here are more tips:

  1. Models that use a cuff on the upper arm are more accurate than wrist models, but it is also essential to choose a model that is validated.

  2. Cuff size is important, so you should measure your upper arm before shopping.

  3. Other features that make use easy but add to cost:

  • Automatic inflation

  • Memory or storage

  • Bluetooth is enabled for use with an app

  • Large display that is easy to read

Most models are available online or in pharmacies near you and can be purchased for an average of $30, with most under $100. Be sure to read the reviews.

Follow the directions that come with your device and record your readings along with the date and time. Bring these to health checkups. If the reading is high consult your physician.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy’s passion for cooking began with helping her grandmother make raisin oatmeal for breakfast. From there, she earned her first food service job at 15, was accepted to the world-famous Culinary Institute of America at 18 (where she graduated second in her class), and went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland, where she focused on pastry arts and baking. After a decade in food service for Hyatt Hotels, Judy launched Food and Health Communications to focus on flavor and health. She graduated with Summa Cum Laude distinction from Johnson and Wales University with a BS in Culinary Arts, holds a master’s degree in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and runs a food photography & motion studio where her love is creating fun recipes and content.

Judy received The Culinary Institute of America’s Pro Chef II certification, the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year. Her enthusiasm for eating nutritiously and deliciously leads her to constantly innovate and use the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to guide her creativity, from putting new twists on fajitas to adapting Italian brownies to include ingredients like toasted nuts and cooked honey. Judy’s publishing company, Food and Health Communications, is dedicated to her vision that everyone can make food that tastes as good as it is for you.

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