Obtaining vitals is the very first thing done you visit with a physician, even before discussing the reason of your trip. This includes checking temperature, blood pressure, pulse and weight . Then the standard battery of blood evaluation accompanies this.
Instead of relying solely on the interpretation of your physician, with the proverbial, “is that good?” Question know your numbers? E.g. what is normal cholesterol level? If you don’t the answer to this, then you get to know your numbers!
Know Your Numbers!
If you don’t know already, these numbers should be known by you:
Blood pressure
The blood pressure is considered to be 120/80.
Pulse rate
The heartbeat raet ought to be between 60 and 100 beats per minute during remainder. Pulse changes according to the activity and drugs.
Cholesterol
Total cholesterol level is the sum of HDL, LDL and 20 percent of triglyceride level.
Ideal total cholesterol levels should be below 180mg/dl.
Fasting glucose levels
Blood glucose level in the fasting state ought to be less than 100mg/dl.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
BMI should be between 18.5 to 25 kg/m2.
Waist circumference dimensions
Waist circumference shouldn’t exceed 40 in women in men and 35.
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