In the mathematical world nowadays everything is analysed and looking according to numbers, pie charts, data sheets etc.
Most of the time in a Hospital or when we met the doctor for our illness or check for body health, it may be found in some numbers.
Here are some numbers you definitely should be aware of and keep in mind.
Blood pressure
Your blood pressure is recorded as two numbers:
- Systolic blood pressure (the first number) – indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats.
- Diastolic blood pressure (the second number) – indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls while the heart is resting between beats.
The good value of blood pressure is 120/80 in the average person and this is an indicator of good heart health.
For people over 50, systolic blood pressure (the first number) is typically emphasized as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Systolic blood pressure rises steadily with age in most people due to increased stiffness of large arteries, long-term plaque buildup, and an increased incidence of cardiac and vascular disease.
High blood pressure can be diagnosed using either an elevated systolic or an elevated diastolic blood pressure reading. According to recent research, every 20 mm Hg systolic or 10 mm Hg diastolic increase in blood pressure doubles the risk of death from ischemic heart disease and stroke in people aged 40 to 89.
heart rate or pulse
The number of times your heart beats in one minute is known as your heart rate or pulse. Individuals' heart rates differ. It is lower at rest and higher when you exercise.
Knowing how to find your pulse can help you determine the best exercise program for you. If you take heart medications, taking your pulse every day and reporting the results to your doctor can help them determine whether your treatment is effective.
A healthy resting heart rate ranges between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Your number may differ. Children's heart rate rates are higher than adults.
Body Temperature
Everyone's "normal" body temperature is different. Yours may differ significantly from someone else's. A German doctor in the nineteenth century set the standard at 98.6 F, but more recent studies show that the average person's baseline temperature is closer to 98.2 F.
A typical adult's body temperature ranges from 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Babies and children have a slightly wider temperature range: 97.9 F to 100.4 F. it is 36.1 Celcius to 37.2 Celcius for adults and 36.6 C to 38 C in children.
Haemoglobin Level
Normal results for adults vary, but in general, are Males: 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or 138 to 172 grams per litre (g/L) Females: 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL or 121 to 151 g/L.
Cholesterol
The following levels are considered to be "good" in healthy people: Total cholesterol: Levels below 200 mg/dL (5.2 mmol/L) LDL cholesterol: Levels below 130 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L) HDL cholesterol: Levels above 40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) in men and above 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women
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Potassium
Potassium is a chemical that is essential for nerve and muscle cell function, including that of your heart. Your blood potassium level should be between 3.6 and 5.2 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). A blood potassium level greater than 6.0 mmol/L is dangerous and usually necessitates immediate treatment.
Sodium
Sodium is essential to your body. It aids in the maintenance of normal blood pressure, the function of your nerves and muscles, and the regulation of your body's fluid balance. A normal sodium level in the blood ranges between 135 and 145 milliequivalents per litre (mEq/L).
Triglycerides
Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in the body.
Normal — Less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or less than 1.7 millimoles per litre (mmol/L)
Blood sugar Level
| Target Levels by Type | Upon waking | Before meals (pre prandial) | At least 90 minutes after meals (post prandial) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-diabetic* | 4.0 to 5.9 mmol/L | under 7.8 mmol/L | |
| Type 2 diabetes | 4 to 7 mmol/L | under 8.5 mmol/L | |
| Type 1 diabetes | 5 to 7 mmol/L | 4 to 7 mmol/L | 5 to 9 mmol/L |
| Children w/ type 1 diabetes | 4 to 7 mmol/L | 4 to 7 mmol/L | 5 to 9 mmol/L |
Iron
Iron: 60 to 170 micrograms per deciliter (mcg/dL), or 10.74 to 30.43 micromoles per litre (micromol/L) is the normal range.
White Blood Cells
The normal WBC count in blood is 4,500 to 11,000 per microliter. Normal value ranges may differ slightly between labs. Some laboratories take different measurements or test different specimens. Discuss your test results with your provider.
Red Blood Cells
A normal RBC count would be around: men – 4.0 to 5.9 x 10*12/L. women – 3.8 to 5.2 x 10*12/L.
platelet count
In adults, a normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A platelet count of fewer than 150,000 platelets per microliter is considered low. When you have a low platelet count, it may be difficult to stop bleeding.
Calcium
The normal range is 8.5 to 10.2 mg/dL (2.13 to 2.55 millimol/L). Normal value ranges may differ slightly between laboratories.
Vitamin D3
| Level | Blood test result |
| Low | 30 nmol/l or 12 ng/ml or below |
| Adequate | 50 nmol/l or 20 ng/ml or above |
| High | 125 nmol/l or 50 ng/ml or above |
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Vitamin B12
Typical values range from 160 to 950 picograms per millilitre (pg/mL) or 118 to 701 picomoles per litre (pmol/L). Normal value ranges may differ slightly between laboratories. Some laboratories may use different measurements or test different samples.
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