‘Life in Mumbai is brutal’: Doctor’s post on diabetic patient’s gruelling routine sparks debate | Trending

Feb 13, 2025 04:02 PM A doctor’s account of a diabetic patient struggling with Mumbai’s gruelling commute has ignited a discussion about the city’s impact on quality of life.  Mumbai is often hailed as the city of dreams, but for many, it is also a city of relentless struggle. A recent social media post a diabetolog, Dr. Rahul Baxi has sparked a conversation about the toll the city’s lifestyle takes on its residents. The man was struggling with uncontrolled diabetes.(Representational Image/ANI) Dr. Baxi shared the story of a patient whose uncontrolled diabetes was worsened an exhausting daily routine. “Saw a gentleman with diabetes (not under control) yesterday. Stays in Vasai, works in a bank at Sion. Leaves home at 6:30 am, reaches 10 pm,” he wrote. Also read: Man suffers heart attack at train station, gets revived, wakes up saying, ‘need to rush to work’ He initially planned to advise the patient to get 7-8 hours of sleep to help manage his diabetes but then realised the impracticality of it. “Was about to tell him that it’s essential to sleep for 7-8 hours as it will help control diabetes. Then realized that he’s at home only for 8 hrs 30 mins. Has a family too,” he added. Take a look at the post: His post struck a chord with many who face similar struggles. Many took to the comments section to share their stories. One user commented, “Life in Mumbai is brutal. It is a place everyone should live once but only as a bachelor. Unless you have parents who bought a flat in South Mumbai or in Bandra/Andheri, leave Mumbai before you get married.” Also read: CEO locks office doors, forces latecomers to wait outside before lecture on punctuality: ‘Felt so ridiculous’ Another shared his personal experience: “I stayed in Ghatkopar for a month at the start of my career… life is tough for regular people. I said no way I am here anymore.” Others highlighted the steep cost of living. “I shared a 2BHK with 4 other friends in Powai. Office was in Powai, and I would leave Powai only when it was absolutely required. It was my island with restricted border control. The rent back in 2011 was 55K a month.” Also read: Employee worked 14-hour days to bag ₹7 crore promotion, now his wife wants a divorce Recommended Topics News / Trending / ‘Life in Mumbai is brutal’: Doctor’s post on diabetic patient’s gruelling routine sparks debate See Less