Every fall, Microsoft has a program called “Know Your Numbers” where employees get free on-site health screenings. I’m sharing my numbers compared to one year ago as evidence of improved health. One important point: other factors such as exercise and stress remained unchanged during this time.
The targets for each metric are shown to the right of my actual numbers in the tables below. They are from my health screening pamphlet and may change slightly depending on source.
Cholesterol, Glucose, and Blood Pressure
| Metric | Nov2011 | Nov2012 | Very Good | Good | Bad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol | 185 | 154 | < 200 | 200 – 240 | > 240 |
| LDL (Bad Cholesterol) | 124 | 86 | < 100 | 100 – 130 | > 130 |
| HDL (Good Cholesterol) | 46 | 51 | > 60 | 40 – 60 | < 40 |
| Total / HDL Ratio | 4.0 | 3.0 | < 3.5:1 | < 5:1 | > 5:1 |
| Triglycerides | 73 | 88 | < 150 | 150 – 200 | > 200 |
| Blood Glucose | 91 | 76 | < 100 | 100 – 125 | > 125 |
| Blood Pressure – Diastolic | 76 | 68 | < 80 | 80 – 90 | > 90 |
| Blood Pressure – Systolic | 116 | 111 | < 120 | 120 – 140 | > 140 |
Body Composition
| Metric | Nov2011 | Nov2012 | Too Low | Good | Border | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Mass Index (BMI) | 27.5 | 24.3 | < 18.5 | 18.5 – 25 | 25 – 30 | > 30 |
| Body Fat | 18% | 12% | < 10 | 10 – 20 | 20 – 25 | > 25 |
| Waist Circumference (in) | 34 | 32 | n/a | < 40 | n/a | > 40 |
| Weight | 180 | 160 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |