What Is Meant by Homeopathy?
Homeopathy, a medical system originating in Germany, focuses on holistic treatment for individuals rather than isolated symptoms. It operates on the principles of "like cures like," using diluted natural substances, and adheres to the "law of minimum dose." Remedies, derived from plants, minerals, or animals, are personalized for each person.
What Are the Causes and Types of Diabetes?
The cause of diabetes varies from person to person. It is considered a genetic disorder and runs in families. However, anybody can suffer from it, even if it does not run in the family. Some risk factors include a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, an extremely stressful life, lack of sleep, etc. These factors increase the likelihood of getting diabetes.
Types of Diabetes:
There are two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2. There is also a stage called prediabetes which is reversible diabetes. It is mainly caused during pregnancy when sugar levels are higher than normal but not so high as to classify as diabetes. In such people, usually, the sugar level comes back to normal once the baby is delivered.
Type 1 diabetes - Usually, it appears in childhood or teenage life. However, it can occur at any age.
Type 2 diabetes - Most of the time, it appears at an older age, that is, after 40 years. However, this type can also be seen at any age of life.
What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes?
The symptoms experienced by each individual depend on how much sugar is increased in the body. The most common symptoms are:
- Frequent urination.
- Increased thirst.
- Increased perspiration.
- High appetite or increased hunger.
- Weight loss without any diet or any reason.
- Fatigue.
- Wounds take a longer time to heal than usual.
- Prone to frequent infections.
- Presence of ketones in the urine.
Is Homeopathy Effective in Treating Diabetes?
Most homeopathic diabetes remedies lack human clinical trials, having been tested mainly in animals. For instance, while black plum shows promise in controlling blood sugar in animals, human studies haven't replicated these effects. Although some research suggests homeopathy may complement conventional diabetes treatment, further large-scale human studies are needed for conclusive evidence of its efficacy.
What Is the Difference Between Conventional Medicine and Homeopathy?
Millions of people have been suffering from diabetes and its related complications. Millions of people have been taking conventional medicines for this problem. Everyone knows there is no cure for diabetes and hence patients have to keep on taking the medicines every day, either in the form of tablets or Insulin. The practitioners of conventional prescribe Insulin in the treatment of diabetes. This is more like a replacement therapy where diabetes becomes a lifelong disease and patients have to take Insulin every day. This is so troublesome as well as expensive.
In such cases, homeopathy can be very effective in treating diabetes. Homeopathic medicines mainly act on the pancreas, allowing it to produce adequate amounts of insulin. There are so many best homeopathic remedies given for diabetes.
What Are the Homeopathic Remedies for Diabetes?
Here is the list of the best and most specific homeopathic medicines for the treatment of diabetes. But remember, the below mentioned remedies are very specific remedies. These remedies work well when given with classical remedies which are usually prescribed after considering the complete history of the patient (including mental and emotional).
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Syzygium Jambolanum Mother Tincture - This remedy shows an immediate effect on the increased sugar levels. This is the most common remedy indicated for high sugar levels. Usually, the symptoms associated with this remedy are prickly heat in the upper part of the body causing intense itch and small red pimple-like eruptions, constant urge to urinate, high thirst,, and general emaciation. This remedy is also indicated in diabetics who have developed diabetic skin ulcers. This remedy can be taken in the form of tincture - 15 drops in half a cup of water twice a day.
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Helonias - Indicated in diabetic patients who suffer from frequent urination. The color of the urine is very whitish and clear due to passing albumin in the urine. Mentally, these patients have very weak memory, and are extremely melancholic and depressed people. They are very irritable people who cannot bear the slightest contradiction. They are always better when they are kept busy doing something or when the mind is engaged in work. This remedy works well when taken in 30c form.
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Iodum - This remedy is indicated in diabetic people who have extreme hunger and appetite however still emaciate. Mentally, such patients have a tendency towards anxiety, where they are so anxious that they cannot keep still. So, they keep moving or walking but become extremely exhausted by walking and also sweat extremely from the slightest exertion. This remedy can be taken in lower potency like 6, 12, or 30c.
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Cephalandra Indica - This remedy has been proven scientifically very effective in lowering and maintaining the blood sugar level and healing diabetes-related symptoms. It is indicated in diabetic people who have been suffering from intolerable burning pain all over the body with profuse urination. It is a very effective remedy for skin complaints associated with diabetes like abscesses and carbuncles. It is also effective in dealing with frequent urination and thirst in diabetes, where patients feel weak and exhausted after passing urine. This remedy is proven effective in treating diabetes-related complications like burning in limbs, muscular tenderness, etc. It can be taken in the form of mother tincture, 15 drops twice a day in half a cup of water for one to two consecutive months. This can be taken along with allopathic medicines. However, it is advised to keep a check on the blood sugar levels and reduce the dosage of allopathic medicines as required.
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Uranium Nitricum - This remedy works well when a patient suffers from diabetes and gastric problems together. This is an excellent remedy for increased urination, increased appetite, excessive thirst with nausea, vomiting, and burning in the stomach due to gastric ulcers. This leads to great emaciation, debility,, and a tendency to ascites. This remedy can be taken in 3x or 6x form.
Do Homeopathic Remedies Pose Safety Risks for Individuals With Diabetes?
There is limited research on the safety of homeopathic remedies, as they are not evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy. These remedies may contain additional active ingredients leading to potential side effects and interactions with other medications. It is important not to substitute them for the doctor's prescribed diabetes treatment. Consult the doctor before considering any homeopathic product.
Conclusion
While some homeopathic remedies show potential in managing diabetes symptoms, such as improved blood sugar control, there is limited scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness. It is crucial for individuals with diabetes to rely on proven medical treatments and consult healthcare professionals before considering complementary or alternative therapies.