The Economic Times

Swollen feet, breathlessness, failing kidneys: Patient thought walking and avoiding sweets had cured his sugar. His reports told another story

A doctor's account revealed a patient's severe kidney dysfunction and long-standing diabetes, stemming from a 20-year lapse in treatment after initial diagnosis. The patient believed stopping sweets and walking had cured his condition, highlighting a dangerous misunderstanding of chronic illness and the critical need for ongoing medical management and routine screening.