Not just blood sugar and cholesterol: Top diabetologist lists 5 biomarkers to predict diseases years before symptoms appear
Published on: Nov. 27, 2025, 7:34 a.m. | Source: Times of India
When we people think about heart-disease risk — especially among those with diabetes or metabolic problems — we immediately consider checking blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Sure, if any of these lie in the “abnormal” bracket — we know what’s coming, and we take precautionary measures based on that.But what if this familiar duo only captures part of the story?In recent years, researchers have been talking about other blood and urine markers — biomarkers — that can indicate rising risk long before a person feels sick. Measuring these markers can give a clearer, earlier picture of who is likely to develop heart disease, stroke, or metabolic complications years down the line.For patients, this opens an avenue for awareness and a scope for preventative measures — a chance to act sooner with lifestyle changes, targeted medicines, or closer monitoring.But what are those biomarkers that we usually miss?According to one of the top diabetologists in India, Dr Brijmohan Arora, there are five deeper-level biomarkers worth checking that are not commonly included in routine health checkups — and yet, they can signal future disease risk long before any symptoms arise.
