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Measuring Weight & Blood Sugar
The Wellness Revolution introduces various methods for measuring weight and blood sugar, empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. By incorporating these measurement methods and assessments, individuals can proactively manage their weight and blood sugar, minimizing the harmful effects of conditions like diabesity.
Smart Scale
Smart scales are advanced weighing devices equipped with technology to measure various health-related metrics beyond just body weight. These scales are designed to provide users with a more comprehensive view of their health and fitness. Many smart scales sync with smartphone apps, allowing you to track and visualize your measurements over time. They may also offer personalized recommendations and insights.
Smart scales often support multiple user profiles, so different individuals in a household can track their data separately. Some models store your data in the cloud, making it accessible from anywhere and ensuring you do not lose your historical data. These additional measurements beyond body weight can provide a more holistic view of your health and fitness progress.
Greater Goods Wi-Fi Smart Scale
Omron Body Composition Monitor
Escali B180RC Glass Body Scale
Xiaomi Mi Body Composition Scale
Body composition analysis is a comprehensive assessment that provides detailed information about the distribution of body tissues, such as fat, muscle, bone, and water, within an individual's body. It goes beyond simple measurements like body weight and body mass index (BMI) to offer a more nuanced understanding of a person's physical composition. Wellbeing practitioners use specialized equipment to measure different aspects of body composition, including:
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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA): This method uses electrodes placed on the skin to send a low-level electrical current through the body. BIA devices measure the resistance encountered by the electrical current to estimate body fat percentage, lean body mass, and sometimes total body water.
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Skinfold Callipers: Skinfold callipers are used to measure skinfold thickness at specific body sites to estimate body fat percentage.
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Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA): DXA scans use X-ray technology to precisely measure body fat, lean tissue, and bone density.
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Air Displacement Plethysmography (ADP): ADP, commonly known as the Bod Pod, measures body volume and density by having the individual sit in a sealed chamber while air displacement is measured.
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Hydrostatic Weighing: This method involves submerging the individual in water and measuring their underwater weight. The difference between dry and underwater weight is used to calculate body density and, subsequently, body fat percentage.
Wellbeing practitioners use the collected data to calculate and analyse the individual's body composition, including body fat percentage, lean body mass, and other relevant metrics. Based on the results of the body composition analysis and the individual's health and wellbeing goals, Wellbeing Practitioners provide personalized recommendations for nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to help achieve and maintain a healthy body composition. Wellbeing practitioners may recommend regular follow-up assessments to track changes in body composition over time and adjust the wellness plan accordingly.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring
CGM involves wearing a device that continuously measures your blood sugar levels throughout the day and night, providing real-time data for better diabetes management. The receiver or smartphone app displays real-time glucose readings, typically updated every few minutes.
Users can see their current glucose level, the direction in which it is trending (rising, falling, or stable), and historical data over the past several hours. CGM systems often come with customizable high and low-glucose level alarms. When glucose levels approach or cross user-set thresholds, the system can provide alerts to help individuals take timely action. CGM is a valuable tool for diabetes management, helping individuals with diabetes and their Wellbeing Practitioners make informed decisions about insulin dosages, meal planning, and lifestyle adjustments.
While not directly measuring blood sugar, GI measures how quickly carbohydrate-containing foods raise blood sugar levels. The Glycaemic Index measures the relative impact of a carbohydrate-containing food on blood sugar levels compared to a reference food (glucose or white bread). Foods with a high GI (e.g., GI value above 70) are rapidly digested and absorbed, causing a quick spike in blood glucose levels. In contrast, foods with a low GI (e.g., GI value below 55) are digested and absorbed more slowly, resulting in a gradual and moderate increase in blood glucose. The GI can be a useful tool for individuals, especially those with diabetes, for blood sugar control, help individuals make choices that provide sustained energy and prevent rapid fluctuations in energy levels and to aid in weight management and appetite control.
Glycaemic Index
Weight & Blood Sugar Metrics
Weight and blood sugar measurements are essential health metrics that can provide valuable insights into your overall well-being.
Weight Measurements
Body Weight (in kilograms or pounds)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Waist Circumference
Body Fat Percentage
Lean Body Mass (LBM)
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Body Composition
Visceral Fat
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)
Body Surface Area (BSA)
Blood Sugar Measurements
Fasting Blood Sugar (Fasting Plasma Glucose)
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Random Blood Sugar Test
Postprandial Blood Sugar
Fructosamine Level
Insulin Levels
Peak Postprandial Glucose
Glycated Albumin (GA)
C-Peptide Level
Fructose Tolerance Test
HOMA-IR (Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance)
Blood Sugar Variability
Fructosamine Test
Glycaemic Load (GL)
Glycaemic Index
Blood Glucose Response
Index Value
Rate of Glucose Absorption
Hypoglycaemia Metrics
Hyperglycaemia Metrics
Blood Pressure
Ketone Levels
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Diabetic-Specific Metrics
A1C (HbA1c)
Time in Range (TIR)
Glucose Variability
The Wellness Revolution recommends assessing your weight and blood sugar metrics through a range of methods including smart weights, body composition analysis and continuous glucose monitoring.