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What’s your number?
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Test
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Desired Results
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Blood Pressure
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Less than 120/80 mm Hg
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Total Cholesterol
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Less than 200 mg/dL
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HDL - “Good” Cholesterol
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Greater than 50 mg/dL
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LDL – “Bad” cholesterol
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Less than 100 mg/dL
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Triglycerides
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Less than 150 mg/dL
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Fasting Blood Glucose
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Less than 100 mg/dL
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Random (after eating)
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Less than 140 mg/dL
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Body Mass Index (BMI)
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18.5 - 24.9
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Waist Circumference
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Under 35 inches
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Sources: American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association
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