Written & medically reviewed by
Dr.Sanjana.V.B. Bhms. Dbrm.Cdn

How to prevent diabetes- Role of homeopathy

    Diabetes is a disease which poses many serious health risks. Untreated diabetes may eventually lead to damage to blood vessels in the heart, eyes, kidneys and nerves and may cause various complications.  Prevention of diabetes and its complications  is very important to improve the quality of life. 

    Obesity is one of the major risk factors for diabetes. So it is important to keep a health body weight. Focus on your diet including more fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains. These foods are nutritious and rich in fiber and low in fat and calories. Fiber rich foods can lower blood sugar level as well as cholesterol in your blood.

 [ Diabetic diet- read more ]

  Physical activity is very important to prevent obesity and related insulin resistance which lead to diabetes. Stay physically active with at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. Studies show that physical activity improves glycemic or sugar control and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke etc. and reduces death rate in patients with type 2 diabetes. Moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended to manage diabetes.

Eat a healthy diet avoiding sugar and saturated fats. Include healthy unsaturated fats and healthy carbohydrates such as whole grains in your diet in moderation.

Avoid smoking.

How to prevent complications in patients having diabetes?

·       Foot care in diabetic patients

 Keep  your feet clean and  tidy and consult a doctor if you have burning , numbness on feet and  must treat ulcers , callosities and blisters on foot very early.

·       Diabetic nephropathy is the leading cause of kidney disease in the United States, occurring in 20%-40% of patients with diabetes. Early screening and treatment for kidney disease is essential to prevent nephropathy or kidney failure as a complication of diabetes. Do kidney function tests at fixed regular intervals to prevent complications. The earliest characteristic change is appearance of albumin protein in urine.

The recommended screening tests include  checking albumin to creatinine ratio annually  and more frequent tests if indicated  are glomerular filtration rate and  urinary albumin test;

Control your blood sugar levels and keep a hemoglobin A1c goal of <7%.

·       Do eye and vision tests to screen for diabetic retinopathy DR (which causes blindness).According to American academy of ophthalmology Duration of diabetes is a major risk factor, and is the main criteria utilized to decide when to begin DR screening. After 5 years, approximately 25% of type 1 patients will have retinopathy. After 10 years, almost 60% will have retinopathy, and after 15 years, 80% will have retinopathy.

Guidelines for Diabetic retinopathy screening were released by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and American Diabetes Association (ADA) in 2018. Adequate visual acuity screening and retinal examination are the common tests done for screening.

Homeopathic medications to manage prediabetes

Arsenicum album

Calcarea carbonicum

Lycopodium

Natrum muriaticum

sulphur

Homeopathic medications to prevent complications to heart,foot and kidneys

allium sativum

arsenicum album

carbo vegetabilis

carbolic acid 

crataegus

Insulinum

Lahesis

lycopodium

mercurius

Natrum muriaticum

Nux vomica

Phosphorus

strophanthus

uranium nitricum Medicines are chosen after detailed case taking and clinical examination , evaluation and analysis in an  individualized way understanding the stage of disease and complications to be anticipated .

Disclaimer- Please take homeopathic medicines only under the guidance of a qualified homeopathic doctor in appropriate dosage. Over the counter prescriptions may have adverse effects and we do not recommend it as homeopathy requires proper case taking, clinical examination, lab investigations , evaluation and analysis of each case in an individualized manner and selection of most appropriate remedy with proper strength &dosage for curing any clinical condition.] 

 Medically reviewed by

Dr.Sanjana V.B BHMS dbrm Cdn

References

1.    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes

2.    https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/diabetes.html

3.    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/7104-diabetes

4.    https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/index.html

5.    https://ayushnext.ayush.gov.in/detail/writeUps/effectiveness-of-homeopathic-medicine-in-case-of-diabetes-mellitus

6.    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15887451/#:~:text=Hyperosmolar%20hyperglycemic%20state%20is%20a,and%20little%20or%20no%20ketosis

7.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482142/

8.    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371451

9.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4914832/

10.           https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/healthy-feet.html

11.           https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171795/

12.           https://eyewiki.aao.org/Diabetic_Retinopathy_Screening

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