10 MISTAKES Measuring Your BLOOD PRESSURE (Doctor Explains)
Feb 12, 2026
Description
Most blood pressure readings at your doctor’s office are NOT accurate, and it’s actually very easy to make a mistake when measuring your own blood pressure. So we’ll go over the top 10 most common mistakes I see and how to correct them
Dr Kim is a physician, board-certified in Internal and Obesity Medicine, with a passion for preventive health, weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity.
Chapters:
00:00 Start here
00:40 Bladder
01:24 One vs two arms
02:47 Correct body positioning
03:15 Proper arm position
04:00 How long to rest before measurement
04:42 How to approach caffeine
05:16 How to approach alcohol
05:46 How to pick the correct cuff size
07:08 How many readings you need
08:35 Wrist Cuffs?
