Metabolic Health Score Calculator
Estimate your metabolic health status using the five criteria defined by the AHA/NHLBI: waist circumference, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found only ~7% of US adults meet optimal levels for all five markers.
What You'll Get
- Metabolic health score (0-5 criteria met)
- Risk category (optimal, at-risk, metabolic syndrome)
- Which markers need attention
- Recommended lab tests for markers you don't know
- Comparison to population averages by age group
How to test metabolic markers at home
You don't need a lab appointment to check your own metabolic markers — a few at-home kits mail you a collection kit and return physician-reviewed results online within days:
Prefer to order direct? The Everlywell HbA1c Test uses a CLIA-certified lab, physician-reviewed results, and prepaid return shipping.
What to Look For in a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
Over-the-counter CGMs like Dexcom Stelo and Abbott Lingo now sell without a prescription. Check the wear time (14–15 days per sensor), whether it reads to your phone or needs a separate device, and the monthly cost. For seeing how your own body responds to meals, a month or two is usually enough — you don't need to wear one forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of adults have optimal metabolic health?
Only about 6.8% of US adults meet all five metabolic health criteria (waist circumference, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting glucose), according to a 2022 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when 3 or more of 5 criteria are abnormal: elevated waist circumference, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and high fasting glucose. It significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Topic updates
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