Blood Pressure Readings ? (Top voted first)

my Dr checked my BP today in his office he did a 6 test cycle , it was remarkably good for once @ 120/65 BUT I noticed he checked with cuff on my right upper arm, When I test it is much higher BUT I use my left arm , So my DR re tested with cuff on Left arm,
results were much high at 160/80 range .
the question is is this OK? and why is there such a variation,Should I follow up with more investigation or just forget it ?

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Hello, Rob! How are you?

Actually, that big of a difference in readings could be a sign of other cardiac problems, so you should consult a cardiologist. It is normal to have some fluctuations, but it shouldn't be that much, according to the NIH.

Are you on any medications to treat it?

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i am not on a cardiac med, unless you consider, Crestor for cholesterol control and a bp med called adacant plus .

i was recently diagnosed as Diabetic and take metformin 2x a day with food
other wise i feel fine

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