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DIABETES MELLITUS

Diabetes (DM): is a disorder in which the body (particularly the islet cells of pancreas) fails to secrete adequate insulin (a hormone) or it cannot utilize the insulin. In a healthy individual, food is digested in the intestine and glucose is released into the blood. From the blood, glucose is transported into the cells by the help of insulin. When the pancreas fails to produce ade​quate amount of insulin, or if there is insulin resistance, glucose remains in the blood and the cells cannot convert it into energy. This is manifested as an increased glucose level in blood and it is what is called diabetes.
​Types of Diabetes?
Type 1 or Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile onset diabetes
Individuals with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin because the body's immune system destroys the insulin producing cells (called beta cells) in the pancreas. This usually occurs during childhood or at a very young age. Such patients need their entire supply of insulin from external sources to keep their blood glucose levels normal.
Type 2 or Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity onset diabetes
A vast majority of diabetics belong to this category. In this type, the body either resists the effects of insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level.
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with:
           • Age
           • Obesity
           • Lack of physical activity
           • Family history of diabetes
           • Genetic predisposition
           • Women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus
           • Individuals with hypertension (high blood pressure) or high                  cholesterol level
Gestational diabetes
In the third trimester of pregnancy, about 5% pregnant women develop a form of diabetes called gestational diabetes. The blood glucose levels return to normal on its own after delivery. But studies have shown that about 40 per cent of women with gestational diabetes go on to develop Type 2 diabetes within 15 years. All pregnant women should be tested for diabetes between their 24th and 28th weeks.
Diagnosis of Diabetes:
Lab Investigations:
Check your blood sugar levels at regular intervals.
• Test Blood Sugar Level: Fasting (collect blood    exactly after 12 hrs of supper),
   Post-lunch (Post prandial) – (collect sharp 2 hrs    after food)
• HbA1C
• Lipid Profile
• Renal Function Test
• Ophthalmic Test
• Urine Test
Symptoms of diabetes
In all types of diabetes, signs and symptoms are more likely to be similar as the blood sugar is high, either due to less or no production of insulin, or insulin resistance. In any case, if there is inadequate glucose in the cells, it is identifiable through certain signs and symptoms.
These symptoms are quickly relieved once diabetes is treated and also reduce the chances of developing serious health problems. However, there are certain symptoms that can be commonly seen such as:
• Blood sugar is poorly controlled (remains above 250 mg/dl)
• Develop symptoms when the blood sugar levels are less than 60 mg/dl, such as giddiness, uneasiness, excessive sweating, confusion, headache and much more.
• Delayed wound healing
• Numbness or tingling feelings in hands or feet
• Blurring of vision
• Recurrent infections
• Excessive tiredness
• Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
• Polyuria (frequent urination)
• Polyphegia (increased hunger)
• Obesity
​Living with Diabetes
In conditions with diabetes, one should always care of the management rather than cure. In type 1 diabetes the prognosis (treatment outcome) can be improved with blood sugar control. For type 2 diabetes a good life style, blood sugar control, blood pressure control, keeping ‘bad’ cholesterol (LDL) level at the recommended level of <100 mg/dL and the ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol as high as possible will help to cure the disease. So everyone must:
      • Follow healthy eating habits
      • Take regular excercise or walk at least 30 minutes every day
      • Take medicines as prescribed by your physician
      • Brush and floss your teeth daily
      • Control blood pressure and cholesterol
      • Examine feet regularly for cuts, blisters, sores, swelling, redness
      • Avoid alcohol and nicotine

Homoeopathy Treatment

Homoeopathic medicines are immunity-boosters (balance your immune system, fight against infections, inflammations, viruses and bacteria) and they increase the body's resistance power and help in better absorption of insulin. The system of Homoeopathy is based on mental personality of an individual. Therefore, it becomes the most effective treatment for stress-related Diabetes. It lowers the risk factor of diabetic complications like Diabetic Neuropathy, Nephropathy and Retinopathy.
Homeopathic treatment, along with the intake of hypoglycaemic drugs and insulin can prevent the progression and complications of diabetes. Homoeopathic medicines administered on time help maintain insulin levels and taking conventional anti-diabetic drugs at the minimum dosage possible could allow one to gradually taper the dose and also discontinue them later.
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