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Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that impairs the body’s ability to process blood glucose , otherwise known as blood sugar.

Diabetes Melitus (DM)is a metabolic disease or a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar(GLUCOSE).

Types of DM
  • Type I Insulin Dependent DM : It is caused by auto-immune destruction of Beta cells in Pancreas
  • Type II Non- Insulin Dependent DM : It has a strong genetic link and is prevalent in older and obese individuals. Characterized by a combination of insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction.
  • Malnutrition Related Diabetes Mellitus : In this, pancreas does not produce enough insulin and hence the patient requires insulin.
  • Prediabetes : Subjects with an impaired glucose homeostasis that include IFG (Impaired Fasting Glucose) and IGT (Impaired Glucose Tolerance) are often referred to as suffering from prediabetes. HbA1C – 5.6% to 6.4%.
  • Gestational Diabetes : Diabetes is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy called Gestational Diabetes.
Diagnosis

Timely diagnosis plays an important role in identifying as well as preventing the complication of diabetes which are as follows:-


  • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test(OGTT)
  • Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C)
  • Fasting blood glucose
  • Random Blood glucose test
  • Urinary Sugar
Complications
  • Diabetic Retinopathy : Causes damge to vessels in retina.
  • Diabetic Nephropathy : This is a cause of renal (kidney) disease.
  • Diabetic Neuropathy : Damage to motor, sensory and automatic nerves which affects various organs.

CONSUME / PERMITTED AVOID
Small & Frequent equally distributed meals Long gaps, to prevent hypoglycemia
Complex carbohydrates & fibers. Whole grain cereals should be preferred.
Include:- legumes, whole grain & fenugreek seeds. 		Simple carbohydrates like sugar, processed cereals like maida, sago which are easily absorbed & increases blood sugar levels.
Use combinations of oil, rice bran as a source of MUFA. Saturated fats like ghee, vanaspati ghee should be avoided.
Egg white, Fish & Chicken( baked and grilled) in moderate amount. Egg yolk & red meat.
1-2 (max) fruits of low Glycemic index.
Whole fruits 		Juices or mango, grapes, custard apple, jackfruit, banana, etc
Salads , plenty vegetables . High glycemic vegetables.
Fluids- soups , coconut water, thin buttermilk. Junk, fried any form of bakery or sweets.
Coconut, almond, soy milk. High fat or cow’s milk.
Vitamin A ,D, E , C , B complex vitamin, Minerals like chromium, magnesium, zinc, potassium & calcium is essential. Sodium should be restricted if patients are hypertensive.

Note :- It is advisable to consult your physician/ dietitian before following any regimen or adapting any major lifestyle changes as in some cases it might not suit one ,leading to adverse effect on health or even interfere with your medications.

Diabetes is a long term & a constitutional disorder.

In a early diagnosed case it can be managed by an in depth constitutional approach/ corrections.

It thus requires a detailed case taking, understanding the mental, physical generals, patho- physiological condition to arrive at the individualizing features of the patient which helps in selecting a suitable Homeopathic constitution remedy.

Homeopathic treatment can prevent the progress & complications associated with Diabetes.

Some of the commonly used homeopathic remedies are Uranium Nitricum, Phosphoric Acid, Syzygium Jambolanum etc.

Note :- The physician has to take a decision as to which approach is appropriate for a particular patients as each case & patient has its own scope & limitations. So avoid self-medication & always consult your physician .

Dietary Guidelines for Diabetes Mellitus

CONSUME / PERMITTED AVOID
CSmall & Frequent equally distributed meals Long gaps, to prevent hypoglycemia
Complex carbohydrates & fibers. Whole grain cereals should be preferred.
Include:- legumes, whole grain & fenugreek seeds. 		Simple carbohydrates like sugar, processed cereals like maida, sago which are easily absorbed & increases blood sugar levels.
Use combinations of oil, rice bran as a source of MUFA. Saturated fats like ghee, vanaspati ghee should be avoided.
Egg white, Fish & Chicken( baked and grilled) in moderate amount. Egg yolk & red meat.
1-2 (max) fruits of low Glycemic index.
Whole fruits 		Juices or mango, grapes, custard apple, jackfruit, banana, etc
Salads , plenty vegetables . High glycemic vegetables.
Fluids- soups , coconut water, thin buttermilk. Junk, fried any form of bakery or sweets.
Coconut, almond, soy milk. High fat or cow’s milk.
Vitamin A ,D, E , C , B complex vitamin, Minerals like chromium, magnesium, zinc, potassium & calcium is essential. Sodium should be restricted if patients are hypertensive.

Note :- It is advisable to consult your physician/ dietitian before following any regimen or adapting any major lifestyle changes as in some cases it might not suit one ,leading to adverse effect on health or even interfere with your medications.

Homeopathic Approach to Diabetes

Diabetes is a long term & a constitutional disorder.

In a early diagnosed case it can be managed by an in depth constitutional approach/ corrections.

It thus requires a detailed case taking, understanding the mental, physical generals, patho- physiological condition to arrive at the individualizing features of the patient which helps in selecting a suitable Homeopathic constitution remedy.

Homeopathic treatment along with hypoglycemic drugs/ insulin can prevent the progress & complications associated with Diabetes.

Some of the commonly used homeopathic remedies are Uranium Nitricum, Phosphoric Acid, Syzygium Jambolanum etc.

Note :- The physician has to take a decision as to which approach is appropriate for a particular patients as each case & patient has its own scope & limitations. So avoid self-medication & always consult your physician .