“No need Doctor…”
February 28, 2023When Do We Draw the Line?
June 29, 2023I peered into those reports. Her kidney function tests were borderline high, as were her sugars.
“We may have to go up on the doses of your sugar medications” I commented.
I briefly mentioned what fruits she really needed to avoid when she said “Mangoes!.woh to mein khaungi. This week.. hamara festival hai”
My eyes widened, and I explained how that can increase her potassium to dangerously high levels.
” That’s a festival that she religiously follows. It’s for the health of her children , that’s me and my husband. She believes that’s essential for our health. It involves mango dishes and recipes. don’t think I can convince her about this” said her 50 year old daughter.
When my 75 yo patient also tried to convince me to join, I knew any attempts to convince her would be futile.
Once a mother, always a mother. .
Happy mother’s day
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