DIABETES MELLITUS TREATMENT

DIABETES MELLITUS TREATMENT

Definition: - The syndrome characterized by Hyperglycemia due to absolute or relative deficiency of Insulin.

TRIGGERING FACTORS

1. A) Genetic
2. B) Viral- Rubella, Coxackie, Cytomegalovirus.
3. C) Exotic Pancreatic Diseases.
4. D) Pancreatic Cyst.
5. E) Hyper activation of Insulin Antagonists.
6. F) Stress/obesity.

CLASSIFICATION

A) According to suffering age group: -

• Juvenile (around 10 years)
• Maturity onset of D.M(elderly age group).

B) According to mode of therapy: -

• IDDM (Insulin Dependent)
• NIDDM (Non-Insulin Dependent).

C) According to an etiology: -

• Type 1 DM
• Type 2 DM

CLINICAL FEATURES

1. A) Polyuria: - frequency and volume of urine increased.
2. B) Polyphagia: - excessive desire to take sweets.
3. C) Polydipsia
4. D) General weakness, malaise, energy, lethargy, fatigue due to improper production of ATP by Mitochondria.
5. E) Most of patients are asymptomatic.

MANAGEMENT: -

 Type 1: - Insulin food

 Type 2: - Diabetic diet: - High Protein, Low Cholesterol, Low Carbohydrate, Vitamins, Minerals, Water.

COMPLICATIONS: -

A) Diabetic Foot.

B) Diabetic Eye: -

Diabetic Retinopathy: -

• Proliferative
• Background
• Advanced

C) Diabetic Neuropathy

D) Diabetic Ketoacidosis.

E) Hyperglycemic/Hyperosmolar/ Nonketotic Shock

Homoeopathic medicines for Treatment of the Very Common Metabolic Disorder Diabetes Mellitus are as follows: -

A) Syzygium Jambolanum: - This medicine has got an immediate effect on blood sugar, glycosuria results. A most useful remedy in Diabetes mellitus. No other remedy causes in so marked degree the diminution and disappearance of sugar in the urine.

B) Crataegus: - Produces giddiness, lowered pulse and air hunger and reduction in blood pressure. Chronic heart disease with extreme weakness.

C) Lycopodium: - In nearly all cases where Lycopodium is the remedy some evidence of urinary disturbance will be found. In kidney affections there is red sand in urine, backache in renal region, worse before urination. Red sand in diaper, child cries before urinating, pain in back relieved by urinating, renal colic, right side.

D) Gymnema Sylvester: - Has treated many cases of Diabetes mellitus effectively.

E) Aroma Augusta: - Diabetes, extreme thirst, severe itching worse from undressing.