A sweet, but naughty question to end the week. Here’s Dr Bhaskar Das in the June 4 edition of Das ka Dum. Read on…
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Q. Like diabetes, it’s good to keep your sweetness with people under control. Right?
A. I don’t think the parallel is relevant. Sweetness of behaviour emanates from individual compassion, kindness and of course one’s upbringing. Whereas diabetes can happen due to genetic conditions of an individual and can be lifestyle-related. Sweetness can be inculcated and practised but diabetes can’t be nurtured with volition.