CALCULATORS

Health calculators

Simple tools to assess your diabetes control and weight. Informational only — book an appointment for a proper diagnosis.

HbA1c calculator

Convert between %, mmol/mol and estimated average glucose.

HbA1c
7.0 %
mmol/mol (IFCC)
53
Average glucose
8.5 mmol/L
Diabetes — well controlled

Conversion table

HbA1c %mmol/molAvg glucose (mmol/L)Status
5.0315.4Norm
5.5376.2Norm
6.0427Prediabet
6.5487.7Diabet
7.0538.5Diabet
7.5589.3Improvement
8.06410.1Improvement
8.56910.9Improvement
9.07511.7High
9.58012.5High
10.08613.3High
11.09714.9High
12.010816.5High

HbA1c target is usually < 7%. Individual targets are set by your doctor.

BMI & waist calculator

Calculate your body mass index (BMI) and assess waist-related obesity risk.

KMI / BMI
25.4
Overweight
Waist — risk
90 cm
Low risk
KMI categories
  • < 18.5 — underweight
  • 18.5–24.9 — normal
  • 25.0–29.9 — overweight
  • ≥ 30.0 — obesity
Waist — risk (WHO)
  • Male: < 94 / 94–101 / ≥ 102 cm
  • Female: < 80 / 80–87 / ≥ 88 cm

BMI is a simple tool that does not distinguish muscle from fat. Athletes and elderly may need different interpretation.

ICR — insulin-to-carb ratio

1 unit of rapid-acting insulin per X g of carbs. Based on the 500 rule.

TDD = basal insulin + all meal boluses over 24 h

Enter carbs you plan to eat — we compute the bolus

ICR
1 : 12.5
1 unit covers ~12.5 g of carbs
Suggested meal bolus
4.8
60 g ÷ 12.5 g/U

The 500 rule is a starting estimate for rapid-acting insulin. Real ICR varies by meal, activity and cycle. Adjust only with your diabetes nurse / endocrinologist.

ISF — insulin sensitivity factor

1 unit of rapid-acting insulin lowers blood glucose by X mmol/L. Based on the 100 rule.

ISF
1 : 2.5
1 unit lowers BG by ~2.5 mmol/L
Suggested correction dose
2.4
(12 − 6) ÷ 2.5

The 100 rule applies to rapid-acting insulin. Do not stack corrections — consider insulin on board. If BG < 4 mmol/L, do NOT take a correction. Tune ISF with your physician.

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