​HbA1c over 6%? Nephrologist shares tests that matter beyond this level of blood sugar

When HbA1c levels raise, many see it as a warning sign solely for diabetes. However, HbA1c isn’t a single reading, it shows the average blood sugar level over the past two to three months. When these numbers stay high, it is a sign that the body is exposed to excess sugar. Over time, this can quietly affect important organs in the body, even before any symptoms appear.
Highlighting this very same situation, renowned kidney specialist Dr. Arjun Sabharwal notes that only keeping in track of the blood sugar numbers isn’t enough and there’s more to the picture. Dr. Sabharwal shared some screening tests that individuals with HbA1c over 6% should get.