You can better meet your goals for cardiovascular health if you know your blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol and glucose levels. By familiarizing yourself with these, you can aim for specific numbers instead of the general idea to “get healthy.”
Blood Pressure
Normal blood pressure is below 120/80
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Underweight : Less than 18.5
Normal Weight : 18.5-24.9
Overweight : 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or higher
To find your BMI, visit www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi
Cholesterol Levels
Triglyceride level categories are:
Normal: less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline-high:150-199 mg/dL
High: 200-499 mg/dL
Very high: 500 mg/dL or higher
Glucose Levels: Hemoglobin A1c
7% is the upper limit of normal
Action should be taken if HbA1c is over 8%
These are general guidelines. Since individual needs vary, you are encouraged to bring these figures with you to your doctor and discuss what specific goals to set for yourself.
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