Know Your Numbers
Getting Started
Knowing your essential health numbers is one of the first steps to taking control of your health. Even if you’re feeling fine, these numbers can show you your overall health and catch issues before they start. Please note that all range recommendations are from the Centers for Disease Control. Consult your healthcare provider for more information.
Key Numbers
- Blood Pressure
- Body Mass Index | BMI
- Glucose
- Cholesterol and Fat
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Learn Your Numbers
Blood Pressure - These numbers measure the pressure on your arteries
as the heart muscle pumps blood. High blood pressure increases your risk for stroke, and heart and kidney disease.
Normal Range - less than 120/80
Body Mass Index (BMI) - A measure of body fat based on height and weight. A higher BMI puts you at risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and certain cancers.
Normal Range - 18.5 to 24.9
Glucose - This simple blood sugar is your body’s primary energy source. A fasting blood test is vital in the early detection and treatment of diabetes, which can damage your heart, kidneys, nerves, blood vessels, or eyes.
Normal Range - 100-125 mg/dl fasting
Cholesterol and Fat - Keeping these levels in check lowers your chances of heart disease or stroke.
- LDL - “Bad cholesterol” is more likely to clog arteries and cause heart disease.
- HDL - “Good cholesterol” protects against dangerous blockages in the arteries that can lead to heart disease.
- Triglycerides are fat types that provide cells with energy to function.
Normal Ranges
Total Cholestrol: 150 - 200 mg/dL
LDL (bad): Less than 100 mg/dL
HDL (good): At least 40 mg/dL
Triglicerides: Less than 150 mg/dL
Get Your Numbers
Free Mini Health Screening
This 20-minute screening offers a convenient way to get the following:
- Blood Pressure
- BMI
- Glucose (fasting)
- Cholesterol
- Weight
It also includes:
- Hemoglobin A1C screen
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) for men 40 and older
- Bone density screening (40 and older)
Offered to all benefits-eligible employees. Visit wellness.az.gov/minihealth to make an appointment at a worksite near you. Results are mailed to you to share with your doctor.
Schedule Your Annual Wellness Visit
Our healthcare plans offer an annual wellness visit designed to help you check in with your healthcare provider to catch issues while they can be prevented.
You can review your mini-health screening numbers or have your provider order the necessary bloodwork.
Manage Your Numbers
Our medical carriers sponsor nationally-known programs with Real Appeal and Wondr Health. Visit wellness.az.gov/weight.
The National Diabetes Prevention Program and Am I Hungry? Visit wellness.az.gov/diabetes.
Personalize your health journey with support for eating well, building movement into your day, and so much more with our state-of-the-art platform with Virgin Pulse. Track effortlessly on your device, and get points for lowering your numbers! Visit wellness.az.gov/hip.
Track Your Numbers
- Like a paper tracker? Download our Know Your Numbers flyer.
HIP members - Keep track of your progress on the website or app and earn points as your numbers change!