06 · Waistline
Read your labs like a doctor.
Start with one tape measure. Then, if you have recent bloodwork, add five numbers and see them checked against the published criteria doctors use for metabolic syndrome.
1 · Waist and height
Measure your waist at the level of your navel, standing, after a relaxed breath out.
Waist-to-height ratio
Add your waist and height.
Keep your waist to less than half your height
Metabolic syndrome criteria
Add labs to check all five.
This is not a diagnosis. Lab results need to be read by your clinician alongside your history, medications and repeat testing. If any result here is flagged, bring it to your next appointment rather than acting on it alone.
Want to understand your bloodwork? Dr. Ajufo breaks down how to read lab work, GLP-1s and metabolic health in the free 1% Club.