- Dr. Kirti Tekwani

“Sugar” is the common name used by our laymans for diabetes mellitus and all of us are very well aware of its common signs and symptoms and causes.Diabetes mellitus affects multiple rather every  organ and system.Due to excessive sugar in blood,kidneys do not function well and neuropathy develops,small punctured wounds do not heal and develop into gangrene resulting in lower extremity amputation,patient turns blind,etc…Diabetes patients are increasing day by day because of stressful life,lack of exercise,nutritional errors,obesity,etc…Homeopathy is an alternative science which like any other pathy can help a diabetic to lead a peaceful and normal life without any harsh effects.

TREATMENT:

1. SYZYGIUM JAMBOLANUM: It is prepared from jambol seeds. No other remedy causes such a marked degree of diminution and disappearance of sugar in the urine.This remedy acts rapidly and reduces extra sugar immediately. Any patient having classical symptoms of diabetes such as thirst , hunger, weakness, polyuria can take this remedy safely.It can be safely given with any other remedy,whether it be allopathic,ayurvedic or whatsoever.There is no interreaction between them.Use of this remedy is also mentioned in ayurveda.It is to be used in mother tincture form,5drops every 6hrs in very high diabetes and every 8hrs in mildly high diabetes.

2. PHOSPHORIC ACID: This remedy works well in nervous and emaciated patients.These patients have over worked mentally and physically for years together and diabetes in them is the result of some suppressed grief, emotion, shock or tension.These patients also have classical symptoms of diabetes and may also have carbuncles which usually appear in diabetes. Patient feels extremely weakness and debility.He feels pain in all parts of the body esp. calf muscles.Thisremedy can also be given in neurosis after amputation or pains after amputation in diabetes. It is to be given in 1x potency, 3ce a day in starting gradually reducing it to 2ce a day.

3. AURUM METALLICUM: This remedy works well in depressed patients.Depression may be the result of their diabetes or diabetes may be the result of depression, it doesn’t matter and argentum helps them improve in both the cases. Patient has craving for sugar and nausea with classical signs of diabetes. He has high blood pressure also.This patient may have hidden  suicidal tendencies,fear of crowd. He hates his life. Frequent urination with burning. This remedy can be given in 30x ,3times a day in starting and gradually reducing it to twice a day.

4. URANIUM NITRICUM: This remedy works wonder in patients suffering ascites with general dropsy as a result of diabetes. Dropsy is due to nephritis which is a major complication in diabetes. All classical symptoms of diabetes are present with swelling of body. There may be burning pain in urination and incontinence of urine. Complete impotency with nocturnal emissions in male or delayed menses in female patients. Use this remedy in 30x ,3times a day.

5. ARSENICUM BROMATUM: This remedy works good in patients who have excessive thirst. 3 to 4 drops of mother ticture, 3 times a day are to be given to the patient till his thirst and hunger return to normal. After that only maintenance dose is required i.e. 3 drops ,2 times a day.

6. INSULINUM: Administer this remedy in 30x potency at suitable intervals in diabetes mellitus to improve functioning of pancreas.

These are only a few remedies. Homeopathy has 100s of such wonderful drugs and its proper selection for a patient can be done by a homeopath only. So don’t forget to consult a homeopathic physician.

NOTE: * Regular check up of blood sugar levels is necessary.

• Patient must consume only fresh food.
• Reduce weight.
• Regular exercise or brisk walk or yoga is useful to control sugar levels.
• Protect and cover feet to avoid punctured wounds as a result of poor fitting shoe.
• Do not stop taking drugs prescribed by your physician.
• Patient must be fully aware of hypogycaemia symptoms as low blood sugar can even lead to death in few minutes.
• Above mentioned drugs are for knowledge purpose and can be safely taken after consulting your nearest homeopathic physician.

TAKE CARE…

Related Articles

• Homeopathy and Kids - Part two
• Homeopathic medicine can help you getting rid of alcohol & smoking addiction
• Know Your Diabetes

• Sun stroke and Homeopathy; Summers can be fun
• Heart diseases and Homeopathy
• Cure insomnia with homeopathy
• Know Your Diabetes
• Homeopathic medicine can help you getting rid of alcohol addiction - Part 2