How to Choose and Use a Glucometer at Home: A Doctor’s Guide for India
Almost every family I see in clinic has someone living with diabetes, and almost every one of those families owns a glucometer. Yet when I ask patients to show me how they check their sugar, most of them make at least one mistake that changes the number on the screen. A glucometer is only as […]
Top 5 Blood Pressure Monitors in India (2026): Doctor-Reviewed
Updated August 2026 — prices, links, and recommendations checked and refreshed. This is our main, authoritative guide to buying a blood pressure monitor in India; see our companion piece on how to choose the right type of monitor if you want the underlying buying factors explained in more depth. All of us are aware of […]
Can Doctors Recommend Supplements Ethically? A Physician’s Guide to Evidence-Based Supplementation in India
Walk into any Indian pharmacy and you will find an entire aisle of multivitamins, protein powders, omega-3 capsules, and “immunity boosters.” Patients ask about them constantly — not “should I take a supplement,” but “which one.” As doctors, our job isn’t to dismiss the question or endorse a brand. It’s to give an answer grounded […]
The Complete Guide to Blood Pressure in India: Understanding, Monitoring, and Controlling Hypertension
If you ask ten people in India whether they’ve had their blood pressure checked in the last year, chances are most will say no — even though high blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the most common conditions I see at the OPD. It causes no symptoms for years, yet quietly raises the risk of […]
Can Doctors Sell Supplements in India? What the NMC Guidelines Actually Say
Can a practicing doctor in India legally sell health supplements — from a home practice, via telemedicine, or through a clinic? Here is a plain-language breakdown of NMC guidelines, the Telemedicine Practice Rules, and exactly what is allowed and what crosses the line.
The 50 Billion CFU Lie: Why I Reject 90% of Supplement Brands
If you have been wondering why it has been so quiet on the blog lately, the answer is simple: I have been fighting with supplement manufacturers. Over the last few months, I set out to build a curated, clinical-grade pharmacy for Dofody. The goal was straightforward. I wanted to stock the exact vitamins, probiotics, and […]
Balancing the Four Pillars of a Doctor’s Life — A Path to Sustainable Success
The Invisible Strain Behind the White Coat: Why Balance is Crucial for Doctors To the outside world, a doctor’s life often looks like the pinnacle of success — respected, well-compensated, intellectually stimulating. But beneath the white coat lies a truth many don’t see: the overwhelming pressure, the emotional exhaustion, and the quiet disconnection from one’s […]