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Your biometric results
will give you insight about your current health
status and health risks. You will receive information to help you make positive changes
that can have a big impact on your long-term health. Providence offers support programs
to help you take charge of your health.
Step 1: Get screened.
Step 2: Make lasting changes that can improve your health and lower your risks
for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
and metabolic syndrome.
• Exercise at least 30 minutes on most days.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Monitor your water intake to stay hydrated.
• Reduce your calories and increase your activity if you need to lower your
weight. Drinking plenty of water can also help with weight maintenance
and weight loss.
• Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in
saturated fat.
• Monitor your sodium intake and reduce it to less than 2,400 mg if you
are at risk for high blood pressure.
• Quit smoking or using tobacco.
• Consume alcohol in moderation.
• Find positive outlets for stress, such as exercise, deep breathing
and meditation.
• Take your medications as prescribed.
Do you know about metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health risks related to how the body uses energy.
In combination, these health risks increase your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
In general, a person with metabolic syndrome is twice as likely to develop heart disease
and five times as likely to develop diabetes as someone without metabolic syndrome.
These health risks include:
• High blood pressure (equal to or greater than 130/85 mm/Hg)
• Elevated fasting blood sugar readings (100 mg/dl or greater)
• Waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women
and/or body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater
• Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dl for men, less than 50 mg/dl for women)
• High triglycerides (greater than or equal to 150 mg/dl)
If three or more of the health risks above apply to you, consult with
your health care provider.
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Cholesterol
is used by the body to help build cells and produce hormones.
Too much cholesterol in the blood can build up inside arteries, forming what is known as
plaque. Large amounts of plaque increase your chances of having a heart attack or stroke.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) helps remove fat from the body by binding with it in
the bloodstream and carrying the fat back to the liver for disposal. A high level of HDL,
sometimes called “good” cholesterol, may lower your chances of developing heart
disease or stroke.
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) carries mostly fat and only a small amount of protein
from the liver to other parts of the body. A high level of LDL, sometimes called “bad
cholesterol,” may increase your chances of developing heart disease.
Triglycerides are a type of fat the body uses to store energy as well as provide your
muscles with energy. Having a high triglyceride level in combination with high LDL
may increase the risk of heart disease more than if you only have high LDL.
TC/HDL ratio is the relationship between total cholesterol (TC) and HDL cholesterol.
The TC/HDL ratio is important in determining a person’s risk for heart disease.
A lower ratio means lower risk.
Source: Providence Healthwise Library
Blood lipids
Healthy
At-risk
High risk
Screen as recommended
by your provider
Continue
to monitor
Follow up with
your provider
Total cholesterol (mg/dl)
Less than 200
201-239
240 or above
LDL-cholesterol (mg/dl)
Less than 100
101-159
160 or above
HDL-cholesterol (mg/dl)
60 or greater
Triglycerides
Less than 150
TC/HDL ratio
Less than 3.5
50 or less women
40 or less men
151-199
200 or above
Greater than 5.0
Your cholesterol results are:
Total cholesterol
LDL
mg/dl
mg/dl
HDL
mg/dl
Triglycerides mg/dl
TC/HDL ratio
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Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is your body’s main source
of energy.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps your body use glucose for
energy. When your body cannot produce enough insulin, you need to get it through
another source – usually, by injection or through use of an insulin pump.
Pre-diabetes is a term used to describe an at-risk condition for Type 2 diabetes.
If you have pre-diabetes, your blood sugar is higher than it should be. Most people
who get Type 2 diabetes start with pre-diabetes.
Diabetes is a lifelong condition in which sugar (glucose) remains in the blood rather
than entering the body’s cells to be used for energy. This results in persistently high
blood sugar, which, over time, can damage many body systems.
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously
known as juvenile diabetes. With Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In Type 2 diabetes, either the
body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary
for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks
down sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body.
Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the
blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes complications.
Sources: Providence Healthwise Library and American Diabetes Association
Blood glucose
Fasting
Non-fasting
Normal
Less than 100
Less that 140
Screen as recommended by
your provider
At risk for pre-diabetes
101 to 125
140 to 200
Continue to monitor
High risk for diabetes
126 or above
Above 200
Follow up with your provider
Your blood glucose is:
Fasting glucose
Non-fasting glucose
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mg/dl
mg/dl
Blood pressure is the force of blood exerted on the inside walls of blood
vessels. Blood pressure is expressed as a ratio (e.g., 120/80, read as “120 over 80”).
The first number is the systolic pressure, or the pressure when the heart pushes blood
out into the arteries. The second number is the diastolic pressure, or the pressure when
the heart rests.
Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is a condition present when blood flows
through blood vessels with a greater-than-normal force. Hypertension can strain the
heart, damage blood vessels and increase risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney problems
and death.
Measuring the pulse can give very important information about your health. Any change
from normal heart rate can indicate a medical condition. A fast pulse may signal an
infection or dehydration. In emergency situations, the pulse rate can help determine if
the patient’s heart is pumping. The pulse measurement has other uses as well. During
exercise or immediately after exercise, the pulse rate can give information about your
fitness level and health.
Sources: American Diabetes Association and National Institutes of Health
Blood pressure
Systolic
Diastolic
Normal
Less than 120
and
Less than 80
Screen as recommended by
your provider
Pre-hypertension
120 to 139
or
80 to 89
Continue to monitor
High risk for hypertension
140 or above
or
90 or above
Follow up with your provider
Your blood pressure reading is:
BP / mmHg
Systolic
Diastolic
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Body composition is the proportion of fat, muscle and tissue of an
individual’s body.
Being overweight means a person has an above-normal body weight with a body
mass index of 25 to 29.9.
Obesity is a condition in which a greater-than-normal amount of fat is in the body.
Obesity is more severe than being overweight. An obese individual has a body mass
index of 30 or more.
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure used to evaluate body weight relative to a
person’s height. BMI is used to find out if a person is underweight, normal weight,
overweight or obese.
Although waist circumference and BMI are interrelated, waist circumference provides
an independent prediction of risk over and above that of BMI. This is because body fat
that accumulates around the stomach area poses a greater health risk than fat stored
in the lower half of the body. An above-normal waist circumference correlates with
an increased risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease
and diabetes.
Sources: American Diabetes Association and National Institutes of Health
Body Mass Index
Normal
Overweight
Obese
18.5 to 24.9
25 to 29.9
Greater than 30
Waist Circumference
Normal
Increased risk
Men: Less than or equal to 40 inches
Men: Greater than 40 inches
Women: Less than or equal to 35 inches
Women: Greater than 35 inches
Your body mass index and waist circumference are:
BMI
Waist circumference inches
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Programs and tools to support you
and your well being
Lifestyle health coaching. A dedicated health coach will work one-on-one
over the phone with you to help you set and achieve your personal health goals,
including weight management, physical activity, nutrition, stress management
and tobacco cessation. You’ll receive 12 half-hour sessions per year at no cost.
To initiate services, call HealthyRoads at 877-330-2746.
Chronic condition support. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition,
such as diabetes or heart disease, and need help managing your condition, a
registered nurse will help you take an active role in managing or improving your
chronic medical conditions. Members receive condition-specific information,
education and support. To initiate services, call Providence Care Management
at 800-662-1121. There is no cost to receive care management services through
Providence Health Plan.
Tobacco cessation. If you would like to quit smoking or using tobacco,
Providence has several options, including cessation counseling, nicotine
replacement therapy and medication available at no cost. On the Providence
Health Plan website, you will find a program option that will help you kick the
habit once and for all. Visit www.ProvidenceHealthPlan.com/quitsmoking.
Health education classes. Discounted or free health and fitness classes are
offered at Providence facilities and Providence-contracted facilities. Classes include
weight management, tobacco cessation, exercise and fitness, child birth and more.
ProvRN. A free telephone medical advice line is available exclusively to
Providence Health Plan members. You can call day or night, seven days a week
to speak with a registered nurse. ProvRN Medical Advice Line is designed to give
members an immediate and convenient response to their medical concerns.
Online health tools. Log on to www.myProvidence.org, register as a member
and access a wide array of online health tools to support your journey toward
better health. Here you will find your personal health assessment, personal health
record, health library, health trackers, discounts and more.
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