‘Sleeping Lion’

Members listen to Dr Muhammed Farooq Khan with rapt attention

Dr Muhammed Farooq Khan began his talk today on diabetes with an unanswered question raised during his last session (ref post of April 8) in the China Hut: Why don’t dogs and cats get diabetes?
“They do,” he said. “But when left to themselves, like the strays who run around foraging for food, it is unlikely they’d contract diabetes.

'Test walk' for Santosh Tyagi (r)

The risk of diabetes increases manifold the moment you curb their natural instincts and domesticate them. You would then be

Banoo Apa treats us to mango milk shake

enforcing a lifestyle change which can be detrimental for them.”
Elaborating on the “lifestyle disease”, Dr Farooq once again underlined the risk factors like lack of physical exercise, obesity and family history that could awaken “the sleeping lion” within us. But it is never too late to take remedial measures and remain alert, he said.
“How often do you get your blood sugar checked?” he asked. “Or for that matter, your toes and eyes tested for diabetes? These are regular precautionary measures we need to ordinarily take before diabetes spreads like termite inside the body.”
Dr Farooq spoke of the various forms of treatment -- from insulin shots and patches -- developed

Khatoon Baig (r) conquered her shyness by taking to the middle today

with advances in medical science but as yet, there is no absolute cure. “Prevention is better than cure,” he emphasised. “My experience tells me that 50 per cent of our ailments can be prevented naturally by taking adequate rest and control over diet. Also, keep a check on your emotions.”
That apart, there is a tendency in most of us towards self-medication which can only aggravate a condition rather than provide treatment: “Please listen to your doctor. He knows best. Take the medicines as prescribed and don’t skip the routine. In our forgetfulness, we become our own doctors. That would invite trouble.”
Dr Farooq will do a wrap-up on diabetes (and pain management) by inviting questions from members in his next session, scheduled on May 6 (Saturday) in the China Hut.
Bihari Milwani:
Join Big Laaf. Laugh regularly and loudly. There will be no diabetes!!!
Kiran Prakash:
Unfortunately I missed Dr Farooq's session since I could not go to Garden today. Although this blog conveys most of the points, attending the session would really have benefited me more. It is nice of Dr Farooq to take so much trouble and share his knowledge and experience with us. No words would be enough to thank you, Doctor.
Geeta Latte:
Farooq uncle, thank you so much. Aap se bahut kuch seekhne milta hai🙏🙏💐