mine was usually in the range of 150/95+ range when i checked it on those machines. so i eventually went to the dr where it was true that it was elevated. a change in diet, cutting out alot of fast foods and canned foods did wonders for my BP last 2 times i have gone to the dr i have been hypertension free. Once in a while after a stressful night at work i will have high BP but for the most part i am in a healthy range now.