Health starts withyou.
Small, everyday choices add up over time. A few simple measures help you see how your health is doing, and what's worth a closer look.
FIVE MEASURES.ONE BIGGER PICTURE.
Each tells you something. Together, they tell you more.13
What it includes
- Waist circumference
- Sugar
- Weight
- Cholesterol
- Blood pressure
Healthin balance.
Build healthy habits with good nutrition, regular activity, quality sleep and routine checks.
Sleep
Getting enough quality sleep regularly helps your body regulate blood sugar and energy.1
Stay active
Regular physical activity, including a short walk after meals, may support how your body handles blood sugar.2
Look at the whole plate
Including protein and fibre in meals is linked with a gentler rise in blood sugar after eating.34
Do not ignore stress
Stress can affect blood sugar regulation and impact long-term health.5
Other things that play a part: Family history · Age · Body weight
Understanding yourBody Mass Index.
BMI is a general guide, not a diagnosis. It does not show where the body stores fat, which is why waist circumference matters too. A doctor can explain what your number means for you.
How waist circumferenceis measured.
This is a general guide, not a diagnosis. A waist circumference measurement alone cannot tell you whether you have a health problem.
1Stand normally and breathe out. Do not pull your stomach in.
2Stand upright and relaxed. Place a non-stretch measuring tape horizontally around your waist at the level of your navel. Breathe out normally and read the measurement without pulling the tape tightly.11
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Note the number. A doctor can help you understand it alongside your other measures.
These are some of the measures that may be relevant to understanding internal health. A doctor can explain which ones matter for you and what your own numbers mean.
Checkwhat matters.
Know your key health measures and discuss them with a doctor.
This short self-assessment has 7 questions and takes about 2 minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.
7 questions • about 2 minutes • no sign-in
This screening tool is for health awareness and educational purposes only and does not promote any specific product, treatment, or brand. Your results are indicative only and do NOT constitute a medical diagnosis. This tool does not diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for proper evaluation and diagnosis before making any health-related decisions. © 2026 Practo Technologies Private Limited.
Question 1 of 7
On most days, how much of your time is spent sitting?
Your summary
A short summary to take to your doctor.
Your summary appears here as you answer the questions.
Your results are indicative only and do NOT constitute a medical diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for proper evaluation and diagnosis. Nothing you entered has been saved.
Every field is optional. No name, contact or identity is collected.
No score, no percentage, no risk band, no colour rating. “Worth mentioning” is a prompt to raise it with a doctor, not a verdict.
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I would like to understand my health measures
A conversation about blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, body weight and waist circumference, and what they mean for you.
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Guidance on nutrition, physical activity, sleep and other everyday routines.
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13. Kim, J. E., et al. (2025). Associations of body mass index, waist circumference, and weight-adjusted waist index with body composition and biomarkers: A multinational pooled analysis. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 122(5), 1432–1441.