Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease involving abnormalities in the body’s ability to use sugar. The symptoms listed for each medicine may not be directly related to this disease because, in homeopathy, general symptoms and constitutional indications are also considered for selecting a remedy. None of these homeopathic medicines for diabetes mellitus should be taken without professional advice.

Diabetes is a clinical syndrome of hyperglycemia due to an absolute or relative deficiency of insulin. It is characterized by either:

• Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus): The pancreas is unable to produce insulin.
• Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes): Insulin is unable to exert its normal physiological actions.

Diabetes is often silent and may persist for years without being noticed. It affects certain “target tissues,” that are vulnerable to the damaging effects of chronically high blood sugar levels. These tissues include:

• The eye
• The kidney
• The nerves
• Large blood vessels (such as in the heart)

Both hereditary and environmental factors contribute to its development and progression.

Diabetes Symptoms

• Polyuria: Increase in the frequency of urination.
• Polyphagia: Increase in appetite, leading to large meals.
• Polydipsia: Excessive thirst.
• Weight loss: Due to defective metabolism.
• Weakness: A common complaint in diabetes.
• Drowsiness: A state of sleepiness and fatigue.
• Other symptoms: Blurred vision (diabetic retinopathy), itching (pruritus vulva) in females, tingling and numbness in hands and feet (diabetic neuropathy), loss of libido or erectile dysfunction, skin ulcers, dehydration, muscular cramps, irritability, fatigue, headache, urinary tract infections, recurring boils, etc.

Homeopathic Approach

Homeopathy treats the person holistically, focusing on the individual as well as the disease. Homeopathic medicines for diabetes mellitus are selected after a full examination and case analysis, which includes the patient’s medical history, physical and mental constitution, and other factors.