When it comes to your health, everything matters.
Where can you start on a path to wellness? Know your numbers when it comes to these five important measures of good health:
Test/exam
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Healthy range
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| Cholesterol |
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| Total cholesterol |
Below 200 |
| LDL (bad) cholesterol |
Below 100 |
| HDL (good) cholesterol |
Men — above 40
Women — above 50 |
| Blood pressure |
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| Systolic |
Below 120 |
| Diastolic |
Below 80 |
| Obesity/healthy weight |
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| Waist |
Men — less than 40 inches |
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Women — less than 35 inches |
| Diabetes/blood sugar |
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Fasting — below 100 |
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Non-fasting — below 140 |
| Recommended daily exercise |
Ask your doctor |
Find a doctor
Having a primary care doctor is the best first step toward taking charge of your health. A primary care doctor can learn your medical history and help you chart your medical future, working to keep small issues from growing into larger ones.
If you need assistance finding a primary care doctor, use our “Find a doctor” service or call 1-888-45CHOMP and ask for a referral.
If you don’t have insurance, find out whether you qualify for Medi-Cal or other assistance by calling Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services at 1 (866) 323-1953.
