DIABETES MELLITUS( Sweet Disease ) – HOMOEPATHY� CONSIDERATION

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According to recent survey reports about 5% of the total world population is suffering from Diabetes Mellitus. The incidence rate is also reasonably high in India. Currently about 20% of Indian Population is at High risk to develop Diabetes Mellitus in future i.e. they are having abnormal glucose Tolerance test. Studies have revealed that diabetic women suffer more than men. A male who is diabetic has double the chances of a heart failure. In case of women it grows to almost 5 times and it is 8 times more if the patient is a young female.

� � � Diabetes is associated with long term difficulties that affect almost every major part of the body. It contributes to Blindness, Heart Disease, Stroke, Kidney Failure, Amputations, and Nerve Damage. Uncontrolled diabetes can complicate pregnancy.

What is Diabetes?

� � � � Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the human body either does not make or properly use insulin, a hormone that is essential to convert Sugar , Starches and other food into Energy .The human body has to maintain the Blood Glucose level within a very narrow range, which is done with insulin and glucagons.� Diabetes is defined as abnormally High sugar level in blood and presence of sugar in urine owing to lack or decreased proportion of � Insulin in human body. The Normal Blood Sugar levels should not exceed more than 100 mg% in Fasting state and 140 mg% , 2 hours after food in take which is called PP ( Post Perandial).

Types of Diabetes

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Type I : This happen in young people, commonly before the age of 20 years. Insulin is valuable for its treatment.

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Type II : It may happen at any age group but commonly diagnosed after the age of 40 years. Oral hypoglycemic agents are the choice of treatment. Insulin is essential only occasionally for the treatment of Type II diabetes.

� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Gestational Diabetes : It is detected during pregnancy. Treatment is commonly not essential. Blood sugar levels come down to the Normal after delivery of the baby.

DIABETES (Type - I) Also known as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM ).

� � � � Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome ( group/set of symptoms) characterized by increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood owing to deficiency or inactivity of hormone “Insulin” that is actually essential to monitor glucose metabolism of body. It occurs when Pancreas no longer assembles any or very small Insulin. The immune system attacks the insulin producing Beta Cells in the pancreas and destroy them. Insulin is required in the body to use sugar for producing energy. Approximately 10% of people with diabeteshave Type-I diabetes. Someone with IDDM requires daily injections of Insulin.

� � � � � � � � � � � Diabetes is a worldwide disease and if not attended properly leads to serious difficulties.

IDDM (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) or Type 1 diabetes is result of decreased production of hormone ‘”Insulin” by the pancreas (the organ that synthesizes insulin). Various factors including viral infections, stress, certain foods are known to trigger or aggravate the condition. But the root cause is disturbance of immune system where the defense mechanism of own body starts attacking the organs of own body and tissues. Some genetic factors and innate errors are at the basis of this alteration in the immunity. Type I Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an offshoot of constitutional defects (genetic factors, altered immunity) having an impact on the whole constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an in-depth constitutional approach for its management.

DIABETES (Type II) or NIDDM ( Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus)

� � � � � � � � � The remaining 90% are � Non Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) or Type II Diabetes .It occurs when the Pancreas does not make enough insulin or when � the body does not use the insulin though it is assembled effectively. It is more most often observed in individuals who are obese. These are the individuals who have normal or less than normal production of insulin, but more importantly some body mechanism poses obstacle to the action of Insulin. The risk factors for this disorder comprise age, lifestyle (overeating with inactivity), pregnancy etc. But the most weighty cause is genetic defect that make one prone to this condition. Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an offshoot of constitutional defect (genetic factors) having an impact on whole constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an in-depth constitutional approach for its management.

GESTATIONALL DIABETES

� � � � � � � � � It is a temporary condition which occurs during pregnancy. It affects 0.5% � of pregnant women, with 40% of those cases developing into Type-II Diabetes later in life times. Treatment is commonly not essential. Blood sugar levels come down to the Normal after delivery of the baby.

SYMPTOMS �

� � � � � � � � � In both types of Diabetes , Signs and Symptoms are more likely to be alike as the Blood Sugar is High, either owing to less or no production of Insulin, or Insulin resistance.

Diabetes can also be asymptomatic, on the other hand, the general symptoms are Increased Thirst, Appetite, Increased Urination, Sudden Loss of Weight or Increase in Weight, Easy Fatigability, Pruritis (Itching) - commonly around Genital Organs, Numbness of Limbs, Non Haling of Cuts and Wounds, Frequently Changing Vision Power, Recurrent Skin Infections ( Fungal and Pyogenic). Few people are diagnosed only at the time of routine screening test before tooth extraction, operations or before starting the L.I.C. policies. Therefore people suffering with the above mentioned symptoms must go for blood sugar Testing.

Diabetes Type-I

� � � � � � � � � � � In type-I the pancreas stops producing insulin owing to an autoimmune response or probably, a viral attack on the pancreas. In the absence of insulin body cells do not get the essential glucose for producing ATP( Adenosin Triphosphate) units, which results in primary symptoms in the form of nausea and vomiting. In later stages, which lead to breaking down the muscle tissue and fat for producing energy causing quick weight loss.

Diabetes Type - II

-� � � � � � � � INCREASED FATIGUE :- Unexplainable weakness, owing to inefficiency of the cell in the metabolizing Glucose the reserve fat of the body is metabolized to gain energy.

-� � � � � � � � POLYDIPSIA :- As the concentration of Glucose increases in the blood the brain receives signals for diluting it and in its counteraction patient feels Thirsty.

-� � � � � � � � POLYURIA :- Increased in urine production is owing to excess glucose present in the body, which gets rid of the extra sugar in the blood by excreting it through urine. This leads to dehydration thanks to along with sugar a large amount of water is also excreted out of the body.

-� � � � � � � � POLYPHAGIA:- The hormone insulin is also responsible for stimulating� Hunger. In order to cope up with high sugar levels in blood the body assembles insulin which leads to increased hunger.

-� � � � � � � � WEIGHT FLUCTUATION :- Factors like loss of water (polyuria), glucosuria, metabo;ism of body fat and protein may lead to weight loss.

-� � � � � � � � BLURRY VISION :- Hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome is the condition when body fluid is pulled out of tissues including lenses of the eye, which affects its capability to focus resulting in blurry vision.

-� � � � � � � � POOR WOUND HEALING :- High blood sugar constrain the flourishing of WBC,(White Blood Cells) which are responsible for the body’s immune system. When these cells do not function properly wounds do not cure properly.

HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH

� � � � � � � � � � � � Homoeopathy is based on the principle that disease is a total affliction of body. Moreover homoeopathy recognizes importance of root cause like genetic and inherited factors as a root of any ailment of the body. The homoeopathy medicines prescribed on such strong footings plays a crucial role in management of many deep-rooted, chronic, hard diseases; one amongst them being Diabetes. Diabetes cannot be cure fully but can effectively controlled. People with diabetes can lead a healthful life if their blood glucose level is under control. The decrease in life span of a diabetic is restored to normal by maintaining wonderful blood glucose control( 90 – 120 mg/dl Fasting and with less than180mg/dl as PP(2 Hrs. after meals).

� � � � Homeopathic treatment: When we talk about diseases like diabetes, we talk in terms of management rather than cure. Homoeopathy can be a major player in the management of Diabetes. Timely-administered homoeopathy medicines not only assist in maintaining levels of sugar, protein and fat metabolism, but also helps in preventing further progress and thus difficulties of the disease. The precipitating factors of diabetes like BP, Obesity etc. can be helped by homoeopathic medication. The difficulties of Diabetes also can be helped tremendously with homoeopathy. If homoeopathic treatment is opted before far less number of case would go to the stage of Amputation etc. The Non Healing Diabetic Ulcers have been cured with homoeopathy in our clinic. I have seen even in old patients of Diabetes where the medicines stopped working and they needed� change in medication & had to go for stronger medicines, at this point� when we gave those patients Constitutional Homoeopathic remedies it showed very encouraging results and to their pleasing surprise the same medicines started acting again without going in for a change, stronger medicine or increasing the dosage. Certainly along with homoeopathic medication the quality of life of the patients of� Diabetics have advanced tremendously, as homoeopathy works in enhancing the natural defensive mechanism of the body and also treat the precipitating cause and thus saves the difficulties too. This is how it is said that “Homoeopathy Ensures Health Safely”.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT

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� � � � � � � � To keep your blood sugar in control through out the day� you need

Diet Modification

Regular Exercise

Medicines

Change in Lifestyle

Yoga

Pranayam

Meditation

Mental Relaxation

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