How Helpful Is Homeopathy for Controlling Diabetes?

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by the lack of insulin in our bodies¹. It affects the utilisation of sugar produced from the food we eat. Although positive life changes are necessary for the body’s overall health, people with diabetes need medical help to manage the issue. Most patients tend to reach out to Allopathic treatment. However, due to the possible adverse side effects of conventional medicines, many show interest in homeopathy for diabetes. 

This article will help you learn how homeopathy treatment works. We’ll explore some homeopathic medications that can be helpful in diabetes and in what forms a homeopathic doctor may prescribe them.  

What is Homeopathy, and How Does it Work?

Homeopathy uses a holistic approach to treating a patient. It targets the whole body instead of just the body part with the condition and works on the principle of “let like be cured by likes”. In homeopathy, minute amounts of substances are administered to patients displaying disease symptoms in order to promote their body’s natural healing process and restore as well as maintain health². 

The homeopathic practitioners ask questions based on the patient’s diet, lifestyle, other possible symptoms, history of diseases in the family, the environment, work, stress levels, basic behaviour, habits, and more. They then form a detailed profile of the patient based on the answers and prescribe the treatment. 

The treatment is tailored based on each patient’s needs and so even patients with the same condition may not get the same treatment. Homeopathic treatment, thus, is relatively a more time-consuming process than conventional medicine, and the patient might need multiple sessions with their practitioner. 

Homeopathy for Diabetics

Homeopathic medicines are extracted from plants, minerals, or animals³. The medicine is diluted to the level that only trace amounts of the original substance are left. Since only a trace amount is present in the actual dosage, homeopathic medicines pose little to no side effects.  

Homeopathy treatment for diabetics includes treating the symptoms caused due to high sugar levels in the blood. The symptoms common to most diabetics include¹: 

• Fatigue 
• Excessive urination, especially during the night 
• Dry mouth 
• Frequent hunger pangs 
• Weight loss in case of type 1, weight gain in type 2 
• Blurred vision 
• Ulcers 
• Prolonged healing of cuts and wounds 
• Thirst 

Homeopathy manages diabetes by treating the aberrations caused in patients’ bodies due to the imbalances in the life forces. It aims to manage symptoms and prevent complications of diabetes. 

Also Read: Glycemic Index Food Chart for Diabetes Patients

Homeopathic Medicines for Diabetes

The most common medicines used in Homeopathic treatment for diabetes, prescribed mostly to deal with symptoms and control complications posed by high blood sugar, are as follows: 

• Phosphoric acid: Helps with frequent urination at night and nerve-related issues in diabetes⁴. 
• Conium (hemlock): Aids with numbness in the body, hands, legs, and feet and nerve damage caused due to high blood sugar⁴. 
• Abroma Augusta: Helps with muscle gain and aids in managing hunger pangs, weakness, thirst, and dry mouth. It also helps with insomnia^4,5. 
• S. Cumini or Syzygium Jambolanum (black plum): Deals with excessive urination, weakness, ulcers, and skin sores^4,6. 
• Uranium Nitricum: Promotes diuresis and helps deals with excessive urination and burning with urination^4,7. 
• Calendula (marigold): Helps with skin sores and ulcers^8,9. 
• Phosphorus: Assists in symptoms like dry mouth, irregular stools, and restlessness due to high sugar levels⁴. 
• Argentum Metallicum: Prescribed to patients suffering from frequent urination⁴. 
• Cephalandra Indica: Detoxifies the body and provides relief to the symptoms of diabetes. It also helps improve kidney health^4,10. 
• Natrum Muriaticum: Helps kidneys to flush out excess glucose from the bloodstream through urination. It helps maintain balance in the body⁴. 
• Gymnesa sylvestre: Helps in insulin secretion from pancreas and increased utilization of glucose, supporting the under mechanisms in blood sugar regulation⁴. 

Ways to Take Homeopathic Medicines for Diabetes

Homeopathy medicines for diabetes come in different forms, namely 

• Sugar pellets 
• Ointments 
• Creams 
• Oil 
• Drops 
• Tablets³ 

The patient must always consult the doctor before administering the medication.  

A few points to keep in mind are⁴: 

• Always wash your hands thoroughly before taking homeopathic medicines. 
• Read the instructions on the medicines carefully or follow those suggested by your doctor. 
• Keep the medicines away from strong perfumes and smells like camphor, eucalyptus, etc. 
• Do not eat anything 30 minutes before or after taking medicine. 
• Taking herbal supplements along with homeopathic medicines for diabetes might not be a good idea. Herbal supplements tend to mask the symptoms, and your homeopathic doctor might not be able to diagnose you properly and prescribe the best course of medication. 

Patients may take homeopathic treatment for diabetes along with other medications, but it’s important to inform both your allopathic and homeopathic doctors about the medications you are taking to avoid any adverse effects. 

Conclusion

Homeopathy is a complementary medicine technique that can help with many ailments. Homeopathic medications like phosphorus, indica, hemlock, calendula, mur etc, can be helpful in controlling the symptoms and complications of diabetes. On the other hand, allopathic treatments for diabetes work on the underlying mechanisms causing this condition and remain the cornerstone for treating it especially in advanced cases. However, homeopathy can be tried alongside to better manage the symptoms but always inform your doctors about the treatments you’re already taking. 

Also Read: 45 Food Items That May Help To Control Blood Sugar!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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