March 2017
a newsletter for TopMed - members
BMI - WHERE DO YOU STAND?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is used as a screening tool to indicate whether a
person is underweight, overweight, obese or a healthy weight for their
height.
If your BMI is out of the healthy BMI range, your health risks may increase
significantly. Extra weight makes you more likely to have high blood pressure,
diabetes and high cholesterol. These conditions make heart disease or stroke
more likely.
How to calculate your BMI
To calculate your BMI you need to know your weight in kilograms (kg) and
you height in meters (m).
There are many BMI calculators available on the internet and on mobile
apps that can help you calculate your BMI but if you don’t have either of
these available here is a simple formula:
BMI =
weight in kgs
(height in meters)2
Know your health numbers
Below are some ‘healthy’ numbers to aim
for.
What does your BMI score mean?
BMI
​Waist Size
​18.5-24.9
​Men: < 100cm
Women: < 89 cm
​Blood Pressure 130/85 to 139/89
​Blood Sugar
6-8 mmol/L
< 5.0 mmol/L
Cholesterol
Below 18.5
18.5-24.9
25.0-29.9
30.0 and above
Underweight
Healthy
Overweight
Obese
A BMI of over 25 indicates that you are overweight and your health may be at
risk if you do not lose weight. TAKE ACTION - visit your doctor and have your
screening test done so that that you are aware of your health status. Ask your
doctor for advice on how to lose weight and improve your health.
Client Services: 0860 00 21 58
Website: www.topmed.co.za
Email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 1462, Durban, 4000
Take some steps today
towards a healthy weight
• Cut out all processed foods and start
focusing on quality whole foods.
• Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Eat more fish – including a portion of oily
fish.
• Cut down on saturated fat and sugar.
• Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened
beverages and fruit juices.
• Eat less salt – no more than 6g a day for
adults.
• Start exercising… find something that you
enjoy and can stick to.
TopMed’s self-service options on the Website and the Mobile App provide
you with 24 hour access to your personal medical scheme information. Below is a stepby-step guide on how to update your personal details, order a new membership card and
download a copy of your tax or membership certificate.
The first step is to login:
•If you are on the internet go to www.topmed.co.za and click on LOGIN on the main menu.
Enter your username and password and click SIGN IN.
•If you are on the mobile app enter your username and password and LOGIN.
Once you have logged in you can follow these easy steps:
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE ON THE WEBSITE
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT
INFORMATION
Update your contact information
online and stay up to date with
communication regarding your
membership.
• On the member home page you will view your personal details under
PROFILE
• If your information is incorrect click on UPDATE CONTACT DETAILS
• Edit the information and click on APPLY CHANGES
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE ON THE MOBILE APP
• Click on SELF SERVICE
• Click EDIT CONTACT DETAILS
• Edit the information and click on SAVE
REQUEST A NEW CARD ON THE WEBSITE
REQUEST A NEW
MEMBERSHIP CARD
With just a click of a button you
can request a new membership
card that will be sent to the
address on your profile.
• Click QUERIES on the main menu
• Click on LOG A NEW QUERY and under category select NEW CARD
• Enter details of your request and SUBMIT
REQUEST A NEW CARD ON THE MOBILE APP
• Click on SELF SERVICE
• Click REQUEST A NEW CARD
• You will be asked if you would like to continue - click on YES
REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS ON THE WEBSITE
REQUEST A TAX OR
MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE
If you require a copy of your
Membership Certificate or Tax
Certificate simply select the
document that you need, click OK
and it will be emailed to you.
• Click on CORRESPONDENCE
• Enter a DATE and select document you require from TYPE
• Click DOWNLOAD
REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS ON THE MOBILE APP
• Click on SELF SERVICE
• Click REQUEST A MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE or REQUEST A TAX CERTIFICATE
• You will be asked if you would like to continue - click on YES