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Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin Changed Lives in India
Type 1 diabetes is a severe insulin-dependent form of diabetes, which most commonly affects children, but may occur at any age. Until 1921, when the epoch-making discovery of insulin was made by Dr Fredrick Banting and colleagues at the University of Toronto, Canada, children with type 1 diabetes could only live for a few months. The discovery of insulin in 1921, (considered one of the greatest miracles of modern medicine) changed the lives of those with type 1 diabetes, forever. However, very little is known about what happened in India around the time of the discovery of insulin. Dr J.P. Bose of Calcutta was one of the first doctors to document the use of insulin in India. His contributions which have been largely forgotten have been resurrected through this book. There are also very few reports of the lives of those with type 1 diabetes in India. This book chronicles for the first time, the first recipients of insulin in India and also those who lived for several decades, some even for sixty or seventy years, with type 1 diabetes. Hence, the title of this book, Banting, Bose and Beyond is extremely appropriate. The book would be of great interest not only to those with diabetes and their families but also to students, medical professionals and indeed everyone. The true stories of the heroes with type 1 diabetes described in this book, will be an inspiration to anyone with any chronic disease. Written in Dr V. Mohan’s usual sagacious and yet gripping style, it is a thriller that is difficult to put down. Dr Mohan is a great storyteller and this book is yet another jewel in his literary crown.
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Published May 3, 2022
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November 20, 2022
Amidst so much internet jargons it is truly difficult to differentiate between what is right information and what is wrong, whom to believe and whom not and it's same for old wives advices. For so long I believed what was taught to me as a child that 'Kids don't get diabetes', 'you don't get diabetes at this age'. But is that true? No. My perception around this slow poison disease changed completely after reading this book. Type 1 diabetes is a severe insulin-dependent diabetes which is common in children and can attack a person at any age. 'Banting, Bose and Beyond' is a book that is alarming, informative and inspiring at the same time. In this book Dr. V. Mohan a renowned Diabetologist in India, talks about the enigmatic disease or more accurately a chronic disorder called diabetes and how the discovery of Insulin changed the world. Here he has point by point laid down the whole concept of diebetes, it's history, the possible solution and preventive measures taken by narrating inspiring stories of people who are living with T1D.
This book is a great contribution to the very scarce and misunderstood information about diabetes. Not only that, it shows how human perseverance can defeat even the most difficult hurdles of life. Each story whether it's the discovery of Insulin or the individual story of a person already dealing with T1D is laced with human struggle to thrive and persevere. After reading this book I realised how little I knew about this and how little people around me know about this disease. The focal point of this book is type 1 diabetes which is a most common misdiagnosed disorder of all time. Every chapter of this book is so illuminating on each aspect of diabetes, surely a worldwide problem that must not be taken lightly. The book has helped me to realise the actual extent of destruction this life altering disorder can have in terms of physical, mental, social and financial level. The way the stories of each person is depicted is heartbreaking but inspired me to thrive and live life to the fullest.
Writing style is very simple yet gripping making it an unputdownable book. Being a nonfiction medical book does not deter it from being engaging and interesting, it grabs attention instantly. After reading this book I'm much more aware of this disease and would like to suggest everyone to read this book to get educated as well about type 1 diabetes.
This book is a great contribution to the very scarce and misunderstood information about diabetes. Not only that, it shows how human perseverance can defeat even the most difficult hurdles of life. Each story whether it's the discovery of Insulin or the individual story of a person already dealing with T1D is laced with human struggle to thrive and persevere. After reading this book I realised how little I knew about this and how little people around me know about this disease. The focal point of this book is type 1 diabetes which is a most common misdiagnosed disorder of all time. Every chapter of this book is so illuminating on each aspect of diabetes, surely a worldwide problem that must not be taken lightly. The book has helped me to realise the actual extent of destruction this life altering disorder can have in terms of physical, mental, social and financial level. The way the stories of each person is depicted is heartbreaking but inspired me to thrive and live life to the fullest.
Writing style is very simple yet gripping making it an unputdownable book. Being a nonfiction medical book does not deter it from being engaging and interesting, it grabs attention instantly. After reading this book I'm much more aware of this disease and would like to suggest everyone to read this book to get educated as well about type 1 diabetes.
November 20, 2022
"Type 1 Diabetes" also called as "Juvenile Diabetes" but it can occur at any age.
People are living with it ,their care givers must be trying their best to control this.
I believe it is a Life changing disease.
Hence this book is a great resource for people with Type 1 diabetes and those who care for them since it covers every element of the disease in great depth, beginning with how the diagnosis and treatment have evolved over time.
Dr. V. Mohan guides us through the history of diabetes care in India during the past 100 years.
With the accounts of patients who have survived Type 1 Diabetes in their own way.
I came across a lot of medical terminology but they were understandable.
Diabetes runs in my family so it was something i could relate to personally.
I found it very articulated,the author has equipped readers with references and links at the end of each story.
The book has some unique images that take the reader to the historic moments.
The Author has maintained a pace throughout.The writing is amazingly frank.
A must-read for everyone who enjoys reading an in-depth, easy-to-follow handbook on the subject.
People are living with it ,their care givers must be trying their best to control this.
I believe it is a Life changing disease.
Hence this book is a great resource for people with Type 1 diabetes and those who care for them since it covers every element of the disease in great depth, beginning with how the diagnosis and treatment have evolved over time.
Dr. V. Mohan guides us through the history of diabetes care in India during the past 100 years.
With the accounts of patients who have survived Type 1 Diabetes in their own way.
I came across a lot of medical terminology but they were understandable.
Diabetes runs in my family so it was something i could relate to personally.
I found it very articulated,the author has equipped readers with references and links at the end of each story.
The book has some unique images that take the reader to the historic moments.
The Author has maintained a pace throughout.The writing is amazingly frank.
A must-read for everyone who enjoys reading an in-depth, easy-to-follow handbook on the subject.
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November 22, 2022
The discovery of Insulin by Dr.Fedrick Banting is perhaps one of the best miracles that happened to mankind. Around the same time, Dr.J.P.Bose was the first to document the use of Insulin in India. Little was known about Diabetes then and even less of it was documented. Hence his works were not properly recognized.
In this book, Dr.V. Mohan has recognized and acknowledged the works of Dr.Bose and has also introduced us to the first Indian recipient of insulin.
Though the book is about insulin and diabetes and all things medical, it should be mistaken for a book solely for people with a medical background. The author has also brought out the heroes who have survived this condition and who are battling with it and how much insulin has transformed their lives!
Their hardships with this condition and experiences have been elucidated touchingly. What was once considered a stigma has now become a condition like any other that can be easily brought under control with the right medicine.
Along with this he also shares his experience in treating people with this condition.
This is my second book by this author and I enjoyed the narration style just as much as I liked his previous one – Making excellence a habit. The medical terminologies have been simplified and explained clearly so that even a layman will find it interesting!
Reading through the pages I could feel the author’s passion for science and how committed he is to research and also treating patients.
There are some photos / pictures that enhance the appeal of the book.
In all, a really good book for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you have a medical background or not, this one will tell you in very simple terms the lifesaving attribute of insulin. It will be an eye-opener for all and broaden the knowledge on this subject.
In this book, Dr.V. Mohan has recognized and acknowledged the works of Dr.Bose and has also introduced us to the first Indian recipient of insulin.
Though the book is about insulin and diabetes and all things medical, it should be mistaken for a book solely for people with a medical background. The author has also brought out the heroes who have survived this condition and who are battling with it and how much insulin has transformed their lives!
Their hardships with this condition and experiences have been elucidated touchingly. What was once considered a stigma has now become a condition like any other that can be easily brought under control with the right medicine.
Along with this he also shares his experience in treating people with this condition.
This is my second book by this author and I enjoyed the narration style just as much as I liked his previous one – Making excellence a habit. The medical terminologies have been simplified and explained clearly so that even a layman will find it interesting!
Reading through the pages I could feel the author’s passion for science and how committed he is to research and also treating patients.
There are some photos / pictures that enhance the appeal of the book.
In all, a really good book for everyone. It doesn’t matter if you have a medical background or not, this one will tell you in very simple terms the lifesaving attribute of insulin. It will be an eye-opener for all and broaden the knowledge on this subject.
December 6, 2022
📌 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
📚 : 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮
✍️ : 𝗗𝗿. 𝗩. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻
📝 : 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
🌟 : ⭐⭐⭐⭐/𝟱
📌 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬
🔹Before insulin was discovered in 1921, people with diabetes didn’t live for long; there wasn’t much doctors could do for them. The most effective treatment was to put patients with diabetes on very strict diets with minimal carbohydrate intake. This could buy patients a few extra years but couldn’t save them.
🔹Diabetes occurs when your body doesn’t use insulin properly or make enough insulin. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.
🔹 Banting, Bose and Beyond’ by Dr. V. Mohan, is an very informative book, In this book the author has talked about diabetes, it's history and it's cure. The book consists of so many stories to give the information about diabetes and insulin.
🔹Dr. V Mohan has spent his medical career in researching about diabetes and finding the best possible solution to cure type 1 diabetes.
📌 𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚
🔹This is my second book by Dr V Mohan, his first book I have read "Making excellence a habit" is his autobiography where he shared his life experiences as a student, doctor, researcher, and teacher.
🔹Honestly I truly appreciate Dr.V.Mohan sir for what he has done for the people who suffer through diabetes and how he has come up with the centres and organisations that help diabetic people to overcome their diabetes and live a healthy life with their loved ones.
👍🏻 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
This book turned out to be an inspirational and motivational read for me and an excellent example of creating a world-class healthcare system through hard work and passion. This book is a must-read for all young doctors and medical students, hope it encourages them to do something for society.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐝 😇
📚 : 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮
✍️ : 𝗗𝗿. 𝗩. 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻
📝 : 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆
🌟 : ⭐⭐⭐⭐/𝟱
📌 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬
🔹Before insulin was discovered in 1921, people with diabetes didn’t live for long; there wasn’t much doctors could do for them. The most effective treatment was to put patients with diabetes on very strict diets with minimal carbohydrate intake. This could buy patients a few extra years but couldn’t save them.
🔹Diabetes occurs when your body doesn’t use insulin properly or make enough insulin. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2.
🔹 Banting, Bose and Beyond’ by Dr. V. Mohan, is an very informative book, In this book the author has talked about diabetes, it's history and it's cure. The book consists of so many stories to give the information about diabetes and insulin.
🔹Dr. V Mohan has spent his medical career in researching about diabetes and finding the best possible solution to cure type 1 diabetes.
📌 𝙈𝙮 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚
🔹This is my second book by Dr V Mohan, his first book I have read "Making excellence a habit" is his autobiography where he shared his life experiences as a student, doctor, researcher, and teacher.
🔹Honestly I truly appreciate Dr.V.Mohan sir for what he has done for the people who suffer through diabetes and how he has come up with the centres and organisations that help diabetic people to overcome their diabetes and live a healthy life with their loved ones.
👍🏻 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
This book turned out to be an inspirational and motivational read for me and an excellent example of creating a world-class healthcare system through hard work and passion. This book is a must-read for all young doctors and medical students, hope it encourages them to do something for society.
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
𝐒𝐢𝐝 😇
December 24, 2022
Did you know that there are around 422 million diabetics worldwide, the majority of whom reside in low- and middle-income nations and that diabetes are directly responsible for 1.5 million fatalities annually? The stats continue to be troubling after this stat. The pharmaceutical and medical industries are working together to combat this chronic condition in an effort to prevent the millions of lives that are lost to it. It keeps getting worse every year.
Even if total eradication is not yet attainable, there are methods for treating patients to keep their blood sugar levels under control. The common remedy is to administer shots of insulin to regulate the rising sugar levels. We appreciate the researchers whose persistence led to the development of this drug so that human lives can now be saved from diabetes.
The history of the discovery of insulin and how it changed the course of medical history are explained in this book by Dr. V Mohan, who is widely recognized for his work in the field of Diabetology. Saving lives in the early years was a huge undertaking for doctors because diabetes is a silent killer. Given that it contains accounts of events related to the finding, this book was highly fascinating. Dr. V Mohan was inspired to write this book by his love for his subject. His writings are excellent sources of knowledge. This book should be read by anybody interested in or currently practicing medicine. True patient experiences and the book's straightforward language and writing style are some of its best features.
Knowing a disease's history is just as important as knowing the disease's remedy because we must recognize the sacrifices made by everyone who contributed to its success.
Even if total eradication is not yet attainable, there are methods for treating patients to keep their blood sugar levels under control. The common remedy is to administer shots of insulin to regulate the rising sugar levels. We appreciate the researchers whose persistence led to the development of this drug so that human lives can now be saved from diabetes.
The history of the discovery of insulin and how it changed the course of medical history are explained in this book by Dr. V Mohan, who is widely recognized for his work in the field of Diabetology. Saving lives in the early years was a huge undertaking for doctors because diabetes is a silent killer. Given that it contains accounts of events related to the finding, this book was highly fascinating. Dr. V Mohan was inspired to write this book by his love for his subject. His writings are excellent sources of knowledge. This book should be read by anybody interested in or currently practicing medicine. True patient experiences and the book's straightforward language and writing style are some of its best features.
Knowing a disease's history is just as important as knowing the disease's remedy because we must recognize the sacrifices made by everyone who contributed to its success.
November 20, 2022
“𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣. 𝙄𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙪𝙨. 𝙄𝙛 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚, 𝙞𝙩 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙪𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙚𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝, 𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙮-𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮.”
~ Dr V. Mohan, Banting, Bose and Beyond 🖤
🔺‘𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥’ is all about the great events that took place almost a century ago. The author is a renowned medicine practitioner who also has enhanced the path of treating diabetes. This book is a journey of creating that history and a look down the memory lane. There are several stories relating to that and also about the patients the doctors encountered back at the time🌟
🔺The book is not only a very important read for the diabetes patients and the ones who deal with them on regular basis but also for the ones who have a career in medicine and anything related. The book is sort of a case study on different patients but each case is different from another. The book is filled with incidents and pictures which are hard to find in today’s time. There are extra materials at the end of each chapter for the ones who are interested to know more. The names of the chapters are unique as well💫
🔺There are so many hardly known information in this book and I loved reading and knowing those. For eg, a doctor from Calcutta named Dr J.P. Bose was the one who documented the use of Insulin in India. The popularity of Insulin is a much discussed topic of this book. I loved how the book is written and will definitely ecommend for you to check by!🌼🥀
~ Dr V. Mohan, Banting, Bose and Beyond 🖤
🔺‘𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥’ is all about the great events that took place almost a century ago. The author is a renowned medicine practitioner who also has enhanced the path of treating diabetes. This book is a journey of creating that history and a look down the memory lane. There are several stories relating to that and also about the patients the doctors encountered back at the time🌟
🔺The book is not only a very important read for the diabetes patients and the ones who deal with them on regular basis but also for the ones who have a career in medicine and anything related. The book is sort of a case study on different patients but each case is different from another. The book is filled with incidents and pictures which are hard to find in today’s time. There are extra materials at the end of each chapter for the ones who are interested to know more. The names of the chapters are unique as well💫
🔺There are so many hardly known information in this book and I loved reading and knowing those. For eg, a doctor from Calcutta named Dr J.P. Bose was the one who documented the use of Insulin in India. The popularity of Insulin is a much discussed topic of this book. I loved how the book is written and will definitely ecommend for you to check by!🌼🥀
November 27, 2022
Banting, Bose and Beyond’ by Dr. V. Mohan tells the story of how disclosure of insulin changed the existences of patients who experience the ill effects of type 1 diabetes.
The book consists of so many stories to give the information about diabetes and insulin.
Some facts regarding Insulin -
1.) Type 1 diabetes is a severe insulin-dependent form of diabetes, which most commonly affects children, but may occur at any age.
2.) The discovery of insulin in 1921, (considered one of the greatest miracles of modern medicine) changed the lives of those with type 1 diabetes, forever.
3.) Dr J.P. Bose of Calcutta was one of the first doctors to document the use of insulin in India.
About Author -
Dr V. Mohan's name is inseparable from diabetes and diabetology in India. Dr Mohan began dealing with diabetes at eighteen years old, as a second-year clinical understudy, when he helped his dad Prof. M. Viswanathan, considered as "Father of Diabetology' in India.
Pros of reading this book-
1.) Appropriate title -
This book chronicles for the first time, the first recipients of insulin in India and also those who lived for several decades, some even for sixty or seventy years, with type 1 diabetes. Hence, the title of this book, Banting, Bose and Beyond is extremely appropriate.
2.) This book will be a source of motivation and going to be helpful to many aspiring physicsns and other students of medical fields.
3.) A short read so in case if you are not habitual of reading bulky book it's going to fun loving for you.
4 ) Knowledgeable - The book educates one regarding all things Insulin and many other aspects .
The book consists of so many stories to give the information about diabetes and insulin.
Some facts regarding Insulin -
1.) Type 1 diabetes is a severe insulin-dependent form of diabetes, which most commonly affects children, but may occur at any age.
2.) The discovery of insulin in 1921, (considered one of the greatest miracles of modern medicine) changed the lives of those with type 1 diabetes, forever.
3.) Dr J.P. Bose of Calcutta was one of the first doctors to document the use of insulin in India.
About Author -
Dr V. Mohan's name is inseparable from diabetes and diabetology in India. Dr Mohan began dealing with diabetes at eighteen years old, as a second-year clinical understudy, when he helped his dad Prof. M. Viswanathan, considered as "Father of Diabetology' in India.
Pros of reading this book-
1.) Appropriate title -
This book chronicles for the first time, the first recipients of insulin in India and also those who lived for several decades, some even for sixty or seventy years, with type 1 diabetes. Hence, the title of this book, Banting, Bose and Beyond is extremely appropriate.
2.) This book will be a source of motivation and going to be helpful to many aspiring physicsns and other students of medical fields.
3.) A short read so in case if you are not habitual of reading bulky book it's going to fun loving for you.
4 ) Knowledgeable - The book educates one regarding all things Insulin and many other aspects .
November 21, 2022
Banting, Bose and Beyond by Dr. V Mohan is a non fiction which chronicles the discovery of Insulin and the life changing effect it continues to bring in the lives of diabetes patients, especially in the patients of type 1 diabetes, which is a genetic cause as compared to type 2 diabetes, and also the lethal one.
The book tells the tale of how discovery of insulin changed the lives of patients who suffer from type 1 diabetes. It is a very interesting read for those like me who are fascinated with medicine and what led to its discovery both modern and ancient.
Insulin is really a life saver, after all type 1 diabetes has been dubbed as the silent killer by doctors across the world, so calling it a life saver is no understatement.
I honestly loved reading this one. The stories of all those whose lives insulin changed is something that will infuse hope into you.
It is a short read, written in a very simple and enjoyable manner. One can truly see the love that Dr. Mohan has for his profession. The part where the author describes his visit to the University of Toronto's museum of Insulin, one can see how excited he is about this, it has a whole passionate and curious vibe, what I want to say is that his excitement is visible through the written paragraph as if we are right there with him in that moment.
Personal yet very knowledgeable, the book educates one regarding all things Insulin and I truly enjoyed reading this one.
Will recommend it to those who love reading about science and its discoveries. Lookin forward to reading more from the author.
The book tells the tale of how discovery of insulin changed the lives of patients who suffer from type 1 diabetes. It is a very interesting read for those like me who are fascinated with medicine and what led to its discovery both modern and ancient.
Insulin is really a life saver, after all type 1 diabetes has been dubbed as the silent killer by doctors across the world, so calling it a life saver is no understatement.
I honestly loved reading this one. The stories of all those whose lives insulin changed is something that will infuse hope into you.
It is a short read, written in a very simple and enjoyable manner. One can truly see the love that Dr. Mohan has for his profession. The part where the author describes his visit to the University of Toronto's museum of Insulin, one can see how excited he is about this, it has a whole passionate and curious vibe, what I want to say is that his excitement is visible through the written paragraph as if we are right there with him in that moment.
Personal yet very knowledgeable, the book educates one regarding all things Insulin and I truly enjoyed reading this one.
Will recommend it to those who love reading about science and its discoveries. Lookin forward to reading more from the author.
December 6, 2022
Congratulations to the author Dr V Mohan for writing a wonderful book which will not only keep you hooked till the last page, but also force you towards deep thinking . The concept of the book is interesting, engaging and unique. This was the second book of Dr V Mohan, the first book I read was "Making excellence a habit" which was his autobiography and moreover the life experiences of himself being a student, doctor, researcher and teacher. That Book was literally written by him to enlighten and motivate every individual. This book is mainly focused on the inspiring stories of how insulin changed lives in India .
The book encompasses various incidents of how people succumbed to Diabetes and also some survival stories. The medical terminology has been simplified to great extent so that the readers with no medical background can also comprehend the nuisances of the field. The book help to those one who are afraid of taking Insulin,if anyone have doubt about the Insulin then they must have to go through this book,the inspiring story of the book give them strength and they can cure the diabetes easily. This is an informative book with great research. The images and references made the reading more interesting. The writing style is gripping. The language is simple and understandable. The title and cover matched the content. Overall, it was a great informative read. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
Highly recommended !!
The book encompasses various incidents of how people succumbed to Diabetes and also some survival stories. The medical terminology has been simplified to great extent so that the readers with no medical background can also comprehend the nuisances of the field. The book help to those one who are afraid of taking Insulin,if anyone have doubt about the Insulin then they must have to go through this book,the inspiring story of the book give them strength and they can cure the diabetes easily. This is an informative book with great research. The images and references made the reading more interesting. The writing style is gripping. The language is simple and understandable. The title and cover matched the content. Overall, it was a great informative read. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.
Highly recommended !!
November 26, 2022
Title: Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin Changed Lives in India
Author: Dr.V.Mohan
Publisher: Notion Press
Publication Date: 3 May 2022
Number of Pages: 206
ISBN: 979-8885304986
Genre: Classic Fiction (Books), Medical History & Records
2022 marks the 100th years of discovering insulin and here we have a book called Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin Changed Lives in India.
The foundation of its discovery goes back to Toronto by a group of scientist and medicologist. Its their unstoppable dedication which made it a 100 years of discovering Insulin. The markable celebration is to celebrate and facilitate those heroes.
The book speaks about type 1 diabetics, as it is severe insulin dependent form of diabetic. Itis affecting children and can affect people of any age.
There are 24 chapters and each one contains information which is uselful along with sufficient bunch of medical terminologies but still easy to read and understand by common people. The people looking to gain ideas and knowledge over diabetic must read the book as it is a quick guide. Also people with experience in this field will see the book as a backbone to make people understand certain facts and data.
What a loved more is there are links and reference given in book which helps to have extensive learning depending upon a needs and wish. As the title tell the book has stories of inspiring people who had diabetics, how they overcome it and are living happily. These peoples are from different age, backdrop and timeline.
The pictures used in the book adds the value of the book. I loved the writing and the way a non fiction book keept me hooked over. Sufficient research would have been carried out to get the book in this final shape. It is much extensive and appreciatable.
Author: Dr.V.Mohan
Publisher: Notion Press
Publication Date: 3 May 2022
Number of Pages: 206
ISBN: 979-8885304986
Genre: Classic Fiction (Books), Medical History & Records
2022 marks the 100th years of discovering insulin and here we have a book called Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin Changed Lives in India.
The foundation of its discovery goes back to Toronto by a group of scientist and medicologist. Its their unstoppable dedication which made it a 100 years of discovering Insulin. The markable celebration is to celebrate and facilitate those heroes.
The book speaks about type 1 diabetics, as it is severe insulin dependent form of diabetic. Itis affecting children and can affect people of any age.
There are 24 chapters and each one contains information which is uselful along with sufficient bunch of medical terminologies but still easy to read and understand by common people. The people looking to gain ideas and knowledge over diabetic must read the book as it is a quick guide. Also people with experience in this field will see the book as a backbone to make people understand certain facts and data.
What a loved more is there are links and reference given in book which helps to have extensive learning depending upon a needs and wish. As the title tell the book has stories of inspiring people who had diabetics, how they overcome it and are living happily. These peoples are from different age, backdrop and timeline.
The pictures used in the book adds the value of the book. I loved the writing and the way a non fiction book keept me hooked over. Sufficient research would have been carried out to get the book in this final shape. It is much extensive and appreciatable.
November 20, 2022
Diabetes has been ruling the world for the past two decades. I remember people in my family telling, grandpa has sugar, so give him coffee without adding sugar. This book explores on how insulin came to India and introduces Dr.J.P.Bose of Calcutta who made a detailed documentation of how insulin was used in India. The book further explored on the contributions of Dr.Bose to controlling diabetes. From those who were first treated with insulin to how insulin has benefitted them, every intricate detail is documented in this book.
With the proper insulin treatment, even people who suffered from Type 1 diabetes started living beyond 60-80 years of age.
My first book by the author was making excellence a habit and I thoroughly loved it. Hence I picked this book to learn more about the author and his contribution to the Indian medical industry. This book was thought-provoking and written brilliantly. Every narration, every incident, and every contribution made me admire the author and his intelligence. If you are looking for an informative read, this book will be the perfect fit for you. The language is exquisite and the book was filled with multiple stories which made it easy to read and understand.
With the proper insulin treatment, even people who suffered from Type 1 diabetes started living beyond 60-80 years of age.
My first book by the author was making excellence a habit and I thoroughly loved it. Hence I picked this book to learn more about the author and his contribution to the Indian medical industry. This book was thought-provoking and written brilliantly. Every narration, every incident, and every contribution made me admire the author and his intelligence. If you are looking for an informative read, this book will be the perfect fit for you. The language is exquisite and the book was filled with multiple stories which made it easy to read and understand.
November 21, 2022
Are you afraid of any medical term or treatment?
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Book: Banting Bose and Beyond
Genre: Healthcare, Non-fiction
Author: Dr. V Mohan
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My ratings: 4/5
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Diabetes is something now we take so lightly... and never think about our healthy habits from early age.
When one in my family got the news it was scary for that person, but we again took it lightly and as needed for that time imposed restrictions but never thought about the emotional trauma to them.
Though the book doesn't cover that all emotional factor but explains everything in very descriptive way.
Major focus of book is type 1 of diabetes and the discovery of insulin.
Contribution of Frederick Banting and Charles Best in discovery of insulin.
I love the part covering the contribution of Dr. J.P. Bose who is responsible for first use of Insulin in India.
So many case studies are given to explain all the possibilities of type 1 diabetes...
Tbh... I'm so glad I read it.
Easy to comprehend, simple vocabulary and easy to understand medical terms.
I love the writing style of author, the way he write in different time lines.
Overall a great read and every one should try reading it.
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Book: Banting Bose and Beyond
Genre: Healthcare, Non-fiction
Author: Dr. V Mohan
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My ratings: 4/5
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Diabetes is something now we take so lightly... and never think about our healthy habits from early age.
When one in my family got the news it was scary for that person, but we again took it lightly and as needed for that time imposed restrictions but never thought about the emotional trauma to them.
Though the book doesn't cover that all emotional factor but explains everything in very descriptive way.
Major focus of book is type 1 of diabetes and the discovery of insulin.
Contribution of Frederick Banting and Charles Best in discovery of insulin.
I love the part covering the contribution of Dr. J.P. Bose who is responsible for first use of Insulin in India.
So many case studies are given to explain all the possibilities of type 1 diabetes...
Tbh... I'm so glad I read it.
Easy to comprehend, simple vocabulary and easy to understand medical terms.
I love the writing style of author, the way he write in different time lines.
Overall a great read and every one should try reading it.
December 3, 2022
Banting, bose and beyond
Diabetes, a disease most of us don't take seriously and aren't aware about the severity of it. Earlier 1900 there was no cure available for diabetes and people infected with it had a very short lifespan. It was the combined effort of "Charles Best" and "Frederick Banting" what made the invention of Insulin possible(a life saver for almost 40 million+ Indians today).
This book covers all the experimentations prior to the invention of Insulin, difference between animal based and human based insulin. How diabetes affects your body and how it can impact you emotionally, physically and financially if not discovered at the right time.
Enough no. of case studies are provided in form of real life stories from some of the survivors, what was their traumas and how they tackled it.
Through this book author have perfectly pin pointed the sociatal pressure or discrimination on the diabetic patients, improvements needed in the field of diabetic care and the vision of Dr. V MOHAN, whose father Prof. M Vishwanathan considered as the "Father of Diabetology" in India.
My rating for this book is 5/5.
Diabetes, a disease most of us don't take seriously and aren't aware about the severity of it. Earlier 1900 there was no cure available for diabetes and people infected with it had a very short lifespan. It was the combined effort of "Charles Best" and "Frederick Banting" what made the invention of Insulin possible(a life saver for almost 40 million+ Indians today).
This book covers all the experimentations prior to the invention of Insulin, difference between animal based and human based insulin. How diabetes affects your body and how it can impact you emotionally, physically and financially if not discovered at the right time.
Enough no. of case studies are provided in form of real life stories from some of the survivors, what was their traumas and how they tackled it.
Through this book author have perfectly pin pointed the sociatal pressure or discrimination on the diabetic patients, improvements needed in the field of diabetic care and the vision of Dr. V MOHAN, whose father Prof. M Vishwanathan considered as the "Father of Diabetology" in India.
My rating for this book is 5/5.
December 21, 2022
Banting, Bose and Past by Dr V Mohan is a certifiable which story the disclosure of Insulin and the noteworthy effect it continues to get the presences of diabetes patients, especially in the patients of type 1 diabetes, which is a genetic explanation when stood out from type 2 diabetes, and besides the destructive one.
The book recounts the tale of how exposure of insulin changed the presences of patients who experience the evil impacts of type 1 diabetes. It is an incredibly fascinating scrutinized for the people who are dazzled with prescription and what provoked its disclosure both current and old.
Dr V. Mohan's name is indistinguishable from diabetes and diabetology in India. Dr Mohan started managing diabetes at eighteen years of age, as a second-year clinical student, when he helped his father Prof. M. Viswanathan, considered as "Father of Diabetology' in India.
From the most recent hundred years to this moment, diabetes has been a typically outrageous issue. Dr Mohan has been filling in as a diabetologist since ongoing numerous years, he met, served to a lot of patients, that is the explanation the setting has been more tremendous and edifying.
The book recounts the tale of how exposure of insulin changed the presences of patients who experience the evil impacts of type 1 diabetes. It is an incredibly fascinating scrutinized for the people who are dazzled with prescription and what provoked its disclosure both current and old.
Dr V. Mohan's name is indistinguishable from diabetes and diabetology in India. Dr Mohan started managing diabetes at eighteen years of age, as a second-year clinical student, when he helped his father Prof. M. Viswanathan, considered as "Father of Diabetology' in India.
From the most recent hundred years to this moment, diabetes has been a typically outrageous issue. Dr Mohan has been filling in as a diabetologist since ongoing numerous years, he met, served to a lot of patients, that is the explanation the setting has been more tremendous and edifying.
November 25, 2022
Type 1 diabetes is a severe insulin-dependent disease that most commonly strikes youngsters, but it may strike at any time in life.
Until 1921, when the epoch-making discovery of Banting and co-workers at the University of Toronto, Canada, patients with type 1 diabetes could live for just a few months.
Invented in 1921, insulin was one of the most significant medical innovations of the last century.
Although the discovery revolutionized the lives of those with type 1 diabetes, very little is known about what happened in India at the time of the discovery.
Bose, a physician in Calcutta, was one of the first people to document the use of insulin in India. These contributions have now been resuscitated through this book.
There are also very few examples of the lives of those with type 1 diabetes in India. Type 1 diabetes is documented for the first time in this book and the first people to receive insulin in India are also discussed.
Really, amazing to know these insights about diabetes. Do read...
My Ratings 🌟🌟🌟���🌟
Until 1921, when the epoch-making discovery of Banting and co-workers at the University of Toronto, Canada, patients with type 1 diabetes could live for just a few months.
Invented in 1921, insulin was one of the most significant medical innovations of the last century.
Although the discovery revolutionized the lives of those with type 1 diabetes, very little is known about what happened in India at the time of the discovery.
Bose, a physician in Calcutta, was one of the first people to document the use of insulin in India. These contributions have now been resuscitated through this book.
There are also very few examples of the lives of those with type 1 diabetes in India. Type 1 diabetes is documented for the first time in this book and the first people to receive insulin in India are also discussed.
Really, amazing to know these insights about diabetes. Do read...
My Ratings 🌟🌟🌟���🌟
December 6, 2022
The author's name is synonymous with diabetes and diabetology in India and is is best place to write this highly engaging erudite book in layman terms which is no less than a medical adventure and a thriller and brings to forth unknown heroes and survivors of this silent killer in India
Type-1 diabetes , is a severe insulin dependent form and mostly children gets affected by it..Dr Banting in1921 made insulin discovery changed the lives of children afflicted by it..In India..It was Dr. J.P.Bose, the forgotten hero, who pioneered the use of insulin and this book russurects his contribution .Not only this lives small heroes like mr Prasanna,Roshan,Mina Fernandes and Hirachand sawane who took the treatment and survived to old age are well documented
This book is really a wonderful combination of medical history and real life stories complimented by insights from author's vast experience .It os suitably illustrated with photographs of pooneers in this field but also common heroes.This book os a real gem and will appeal to not only health professionals but also to a lay reader.
Type-1 diabetes , is a severe insulin dependent form and mostly children gets affected by it..Dr Banting in1921 made insulin discovery changed the lives of children afflicted by it..In India..It was Dr. J.P.Bose, the forgotten hero, who pioneered the use of insulin and this book russurects his contribution .Not only this lives small heroes like mr Prasanna,Roshan,Mina Fernandes and Hirachand sawane who took the treatment and survived to old age are well documented
This book is really a wonderful combination of medical history and real life stories complimented by insights from author's vast experience .It os suitably illustrated with photographs of pooneers in this field but also common heroes.This book os a real gem and will appeal to not only health professionals but also to a lay reader.
December 10, 2022
This is my second read from the same author. And yet the author never ceases to surprise us. The author has a prolonged journey to walk the path of the different stages of how our population is slowly crumbling under the condition of Diabetes. The author has himself arranged many programs to raise awareness and dedicated his life to bringing significant change. And all this journey is encompassed in this book. The content with share more clarity about the less talk about habits and phenomena. And I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is Diabetic. The practical and psychological approaches mentioned are gripping and will settle a deeper understanding. The book is covering all the substantial topics that will act as your guide in this health journey. And all this recorded straight from a Doctor who has dedicated 50 years of his career to offer us the best is all one can ask for. My father is Diabetic and this book immensely helped me to figure out the right routine and causes of incidences. I hope like me, it continues to help others as well.
November 20, 2022
When someone takes an insulin shot, I feel a little uncomfortable but isn't that a saviour to many a diabetic patients? The mastermind behind it was Dr. V. Mohan, interestingly at that time he was just 18. There are a handful of doctors who really care about the humanity and therefore toil unflinchingly to resolve medical dilemmas.
Dr. V. Mohan has been such generous researcher and physician who changed the diabetes healthcare of the country. The book is a record of the many stories that are behind the making of insulin and otherwise.
It is an informative read. If you love science and the all the fun that physicians are bound to entertain themselves with, this clearly is your kind of a book.
It's motivational and quite exemplary for young takers for medicine. This is Dr. V. Mohan's second book and it doesn't disappoint you just like the first one didn't.
Go for it just to know more about insulin and all the other stories that it's related to.
Dr. V. Mohan has been such generous researcher and physician who changed the diabetes healthcare of the country. The book is a record of the many stories that are behind the making of insulin and otherwise.
It is an informative read. If you love science and the all the fun that physicians are bound to entertain themselves with, this clearly is your kind of a book.
It's motivational and quite exemplary for young takers for medicine. This is Dr. V. Mohan's second book and it doesn't disappoint you just like the first one didn't.
Go for it just to know more about insulin and all the other stories that it's related to.
December 6, 2022
Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin Changed Lives in India' book by author Dr. V. Mohan. The book is a combination of medical history and real-life stories, complemented by insights from the author's vast experience. The book is the result of a lot of research, which was carried out, particularly to discover the forgotten history India of diabetes in indian, in the pre-independence period. And how insulin transformed the lives of people with type1 diabetes in India. The book shares true stories of survivors with type1 diabetes from different walks of life and narrates their personal experiences with love, compassion and empathy and breaks all stigmas surrounding the disorder. The book is helpful for medical students and those who have an interest in the medical field
December 6, 2022
This book is based on the stories of those heroes who were suffering from type 1 diabetes.
A severe insulin-dependent form of diabetes, which most commonly affects children, but may occur at any age.
Dr. Mohan started working on diabetes at the age of eighteen.
He established well-known Dr Mohan's group of diabetes institutions in 1991.
The institutions include ⭐ Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre (the hospital wing),
⭐Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (the research wing),
⭐Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Education Academy (the Education wing),
⭐DIRECT (the charitable trust) which treats thousands of poor and needy people with diabetes, completely free of cost.
In his more than 50 yrs of career, he & his family are totally devoted to this field & helped no.s of peoples & changed the lives in India.
It's indeed an Inspiring read!!
A severe insulin-dependent form of diabetes, which most commonly affects children, but may occur at any age.
Dr. Mohan started working on diabetes at the age of eighteen.
He established well-known Dr Mohan's group of diabetes institutions in 1991.
The institutions include ⭐ Dr Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre (the hospital wing),
⭐Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (the research wing),
⭐Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Education Academy (the Education wing),
⭐DIRECT (the charitable trust) which treats thousands of poor and needy people with diabetes, completely free of cost.
In his more than 50 yrs of career, he & his family are totally devoted to this field & helped no.s of peoples & changed the lives in India.
It's indeed an Inspiring read!!
November 21, 2022
First I would like to mention that this is my 2nd book by the author. When i read his book Making Excellence a Habit i early wanted to read his another book as well.
And here i got my hands on this cute/ short yet full of knowledge book. As you can read in the blurb it's all about how insulin changed the life of diabetes patients.
Not only that author has also written about the history and cure and everything about diabetes. It was really interesting for me.
I need to say that after reading the stories it will instill hope in your heart and you will be smiling. It was really motivating read for me.
And I really appreciate Dr. Mohan for everything he does for the patients. Would like to recommend this to those who are willing to explore and read about science.
And here i got my hands on this cute/ short yet full of knowledge book. As you can read in the blurb it's all about how insulin changed the life of diabetes patients.
Not only that author has also written about the history and cure and everything about diabetes. It was really interesting for me.
I need to say that after reading the stories it will instill hope in your heart and you will be smiling. It was really motivating read for me.
And I really appreciate Dr. Mohan for everything he does for the patients. Would like to recommend this to those who are willing to explore and read about science.
December 20, 2022
🌼The book is a complete medical book which is my favorite because I love history and this book also has the history of a terrible deadly disease that once upon a time people were in terrible danger.
🌼Then intensive research started on it in different places. Canada had more effect and then after suffering a lot by this gem of India, finally success came which made the whole world smile.
🌼And the availability of this drug, its discovery, its history, thorough reviews, detailed information, and much more is a wealth of information in this book.
🌼Reading the book I found several facts that are enough to scare people. This book is a complete repository and collection of people from the past era.
🌼Then intensive research started on it in different places. Canada had more effect and then after suffering a lot by this gem of India, finally success came which made the whole world smile.
🌼And the availability of this drug, its discovery, its history, thorough reviews, detailed information, and much more is a wealth of information in this book.
🌼Reading the book I found several facts that are enough to scare people. This book is a complete repository and collection of people from the past era.
December 24, 2022
Banting, Bose and Beyond: Inspiring Stories of How Insulin Changed Lives in India
by V. Mohan
If u are someone who is suffering from Diabetes then this book is a must read for you. In this book author has shared various information regarding Diabetes and its treatment evolution.
I personally felt this book is quite informative and author has covered every informative topic one needs to know.
Overall a great read
Highly recommend
by V. Mohan
If u are someone who is suffering from Diabetes then this book is a must read for you. In this book author has shared various information regarding Diabetes and its treatment evolution.
I personally felt this book is quite informative and author has covered every informative topic one needs to know.
Overall a great read
Highly recommend
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