Diagnostic Scales

Diagnostic scales indicate more than just your weight. There are many different models, but most of them will measure your body fat percentage and show your BMI. This is what says the most about your general health, as it takes muscle mass, water levels, and bone density into account.

Diagnostic scales use a method called bioimpedance, a concept that is based on a small electric current being sent through your body. Depending on how much resistance the current meets, the diagnostic scale calculates what it encounters (water, bones, muscles, or fat). The current is very weak, and you will not feel anything.

Diagnostic scales are all based on the same bioimpedance principle, which makes them very similar to each other. What distinguishes the different products is mainly which analysis functions are available. Some diagnostic scales measure the blood flow and keep track of the heart rhythm, which is appreciated by some people, while others believe that these are unnecessary features that are not worth the extra money.

1. Do not pay for features that you are not going to use. Scales that measure the blood flow in your body may sound cool, but the question is how much you will actually benefit from the function.
2. Are the scales well-built? A good-looking set of scales may be nice, but all is not always what it seems on the outside. If you can’t test the scales yourself, you will have to rely on expert assessments and user reviews.
3. Check how easy the scales are to use. Some products in this segment are as simple to use as traditional scales, while others require higher skill from their users.
4. Find out how much battery the scales use. Regular bathroom scales can last on the same battery for years, while the battery on diagnostic scales will run out way faster. The battery on average diagnostic scales should last for at least a year.