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Diabetes: Homeopathic Approach

                          Overview

Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level (hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time. 

Symptoms:

  • Frequent urination( POLYURIA)
  • Frequent hunger( POLYPHAGIA)
  • Unquenchable Thirst( POLYDIPSIA)
  • Dry skin ( bacterial and fungal infections)
  • Eyesight weakness
  • Feeling of tiredness
  • Delay healing of wounds
  • Burning of palms and soles
  • Sweet taste in the mouth
  • Low sexual urge   
Causes:
  •  Hereditary & Genetics
  • Age
  • Overeating
  • Obesity
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Excessive use of alcohol
  • Insulin deficiency and resistance

Diagnosis:

1. Glycated hemoglobin(A1C) test

2. Random blood sugar test

3. Oral glucose tolerance test  

4. Urine test 

Complications 
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Angina, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis)
  • Kidney Problems (Nephropathy)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Sexual problems(Erectile dysfunction)
  • Eye diseases (Retinopathy)
  • Foot damage
  • Hearing impairment
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Bone disorders
  • Skin problems
  • Dental Problems
  • Diabetic Coma
  • Death

              Homeopathic remedies 

"The highest ideal of CURE is the SPEEDY,GENTLE and ENDURING Restoration of Health by the most TRUSTWORTHY and LEAST HARMFUL way." 

                                                     Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1844).

  • Uranium nitrate. 

This remedy is praised highly by Hughes and others in diabetes originating in dyspepsia. It has polyuria, polydypsia, dryness of the mouth and skin. It lessens the sugar and quantity of the urine.

  • Syzygium jambolanum It is a remedy capable of diminishing the amount of sugar in the urine, especially when used in the tincture and  some cases have been  reported cured.
     
  • Phosphoric acid
     corresponds to diabetes of nervous origin the urine is increased, perhaps milky in color and containing much sugar. It suits in cases due to grief, worriment and anxiety, those who are indifferent and apathetic, poor in mental and physical force. It is unquestionably curative of diabetes mellitus in the early stages, great debility and bruised feeling in the muscles. There will be loss of appetite, sometimes unquenchable thirst and perhaps the patient will be troubled with boils. When patients pass large quantities of pale colorless urine . It thus may be a remedy in the form known as diabetes insipidus. .
  • Lycopodium                                                                                                                                        Cured a case in a weary, wretch patient; emaciated, increased appetite and great thirst; pale, profuse urine. Eight quarts in 24 hours.
     
  • Phosphorus.
     Useful in diabetes and pancreatic diseases  especially in those of a tuberculosis or gouty diathesis. The pancreatic involvement will call attention to Phosphorus. Natrum sulphuricum corresponds to the hydrogenoid constitution, with dry mouth and throat, and Arsenicum should be studied in diabetic gangrene, thirst and emaciation. Sudden and extreme dryness of the mouth and marked physical restlessness are also guiding symptoms to this remedy, especially with a dark watery stool.  where the mouth is dry; frequent, abundant urination and tendency to skin eruption.
     
  • Lactic acid.
     An exceedingly good remedy in the gastro-hepatic variety of diabetes and good results often follow its use. It has a fine clinical record. The symptoms are: urinates copiously and freely, urine light yellow and saccharine, thirst, nausea, debility, voracious appetite and costive bowels. Dry skin dry tongue, gastralgia.
     
  • Acetic acid                                                                                                                                        It is also a valuable diabetic remedy, and it has passing of large quantities of pale urine, intense thirst, hot, dry skin and marked debility.
     
  • Bryonia.
     Should not be neglected in this disease. No remedy has dryness of the lips as a symptom of hepatic disorder more marked than Bryonia, and this is often one of the first symptoms of diabetes. There is a persistent bitter taste, the patient is languid, morose and dispirited, thirst may not be extreme or the appetite voracious, the patient may lose strength inability to eat.
     
  • Podophyllum
     has a bitter taste, but the tongue is flabby. It may be of use in the disease.
     
  • Chionanthus
     is a remedy used by the Eclectic School upon  indications of thirst, frequent and copious urine; constipation with  stools light colored, devoid of bile. Functional liver disorder
     
  • Argentum metallicum
     Hahnemann suggests the use of this  in diuresis, it is of decided use in diabetes insipidus. The urine is profuse, turbid and of sweet odor, Micturition is frequent and copious.
     
  • Natrum sulphuricum                                                                                                                     Hinsdale reported good results with this remedy. It has polyuria, intense itching of the skin, especially upon the upper surface of the thighs. It is the Tissue remedy of diabetes.
  • Conium (hemlock) may help treat numbness in the feet and hands, as well as diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage.
  • Plumbum (lead) could help with numbness in the hands and feet, nerve pain, and tinnitus.
  • Calendula (marigold) might help treat infected ulcers.
    • The Takeaway

      If you want to try homeopathy to treat one of your symptoms, it’s important to continue to take the medications that your doctor prescribes. 

      It’s still important to manage your weight with a balanced diet and exercise, and to keep your blood sugar levels steady as best you can. Dieting and exercising may be hard, but they’re not impossible. Talk with your doctor about managing your weight in a way that’s right for your health needs.

      Also, connect with your doctor before taking any homeopathic medicine.                                                                                                                                                                               "Homeopathy is the safest and more reliable approach to ailments and has withstood the assaults of established medical practice for over 100 years."                                                                           -Yehudi menuhin