Patient Experience
As a 72-year-old with uncontrolled diabetes for decades, I was losing hope until meeting Dr. Rashmi. Her compassionate yet firm approach completely transformed my management,she didn't just adjust medications but spent an hour explaining how small dietary changes could stabilize my sugars. Two months later, my HbA1c dropped from 9.8 to 6.9 for the first time in 20 years!
Our 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during a family emergency visit at Manipal. Dr. Rashmi's calm demeanor during that terrifying night was incredible,she educated our entire family about insulin pumps while comforting our crying child. She still remembers my daughter's favorite cartoon character during follow-ups.
Came for what I thought would be a routine thyroid checkup, but Dr. Rashmi's sharp eyes caught subtle symptoms others missed for years. Her thorough investigation revealed an underlying pituitary issue,her persistence literally changed my life trajectory. The way she explains complex hormonal interactions makes endocrinology feel like poetry.
Emergency admission with diabetic ketoacidosis,I've never been so scared. Dr. Rashmi's team worked with military precision at 2 AM, but what stood out was how she held my hand while explaining each step. She didn't just treat the numbers; she treated my terror.
Post-thyroidectomy follow-up could have been just another appointment, but Dr. Rashmi noticed my anxiety about the scar and immediately arranged a dermatology consult. She remembers that I'm a classical singer and always checks if my calcium levels are affecting my vocal control,that's next-level care.
Flying from Dubai specifically for Dr. Rashmi's opinion was worth every rupee. While other doctors kept increasing my insulin, she identified insulin resistance patterns and put me on entirely different protocol. Her international approach combined with local diet recommendations is revolutionary.
Witnessed Dr. Rashmi handling a complex diabetic foot case that required coordination with vascular surgeons. Her ability to lead a medical team while making the patient feel like the center of the universe is something medical schools should teach.
As a pregnant gestational diabetic, I was terrified about my baby's health. Dr. Rashmi created a personalized monitoring plan that involved my husband learning to test my sugars. She even answered our panic messages at midnight twice,above and beyond doesn't begin to cover it.
Brought my resistant father for his diabetes management,Dr. Rashmi somehow got him to quit his 40-year smoking habit by connecting it to insulin efficiency rather than lecturing. She speaks the language each patient needs to hear.
Thought I needed bariatric surgery until Dr. Rashmi's detailed hormone workup revealed a correctable metabolic issue. Six months later, I've lost 18 kg through targeted treatment instead of invasive surgery. She gives hope where others see shortcuts.
Dr. Rashmi managed my mother's dementia-related diabetes with incredible patience,repeating instructions daily and creating color-coded charts for our caretaker. Her geriatric endocrinology approach should be standardized nationwide.
Rushed in with a thyroid storm during weekend hours. Dr. Rashmi was allegedly off-duty but appeared within 20 minutes in casual clothes, having canceled her personal plans. She stayed until my heartbeat stabilized at 3 AM,doctors like her redefine devotion.
For my adolescent son struggling with body image issues due to hormonal changes, Dr. Rashmi's counseling was as valuable as her medical treatment. She prescribed confidence along with medications.