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How Helpful Is Homeopathy For Controlling Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition caused by the imbalance of insulin in our bodies. It affects the production of energy from the food we eat. Although positive life changes are necessary for the body’s overall health, people with diabetes need medical help to curb the issue. Most patients tend to reach out to Allopathic treatment. However, due to the adverse side effects of conventional medicines, many show interest in homoeopathy for diabetics and other diseases.

This article will help you find out about how homoeopathy treatment for diabetics works? 

What is Homeopathy, and how does it work?

Homeopathy uses a holistic approach to treat a patient. It targets the whole body instead of the malfunctioning body part. The homeopathic practitioners ask questions based on the patients’ 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 then prescribe the treatment.

No two patients ever get the same treatment, and prescriptions are tailored according to the needs of each patient. Homoeopathic treatment, thus, is a time-consuming process, and the patient might need multiple sessions to give their detailed profile to the practitioner.

Homeopathy for Diabetics

Homeopathic medicines are extracted from plants, minerals, or animals. 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. 

Homeopathic doctors prescribe the medicine in various forms, namely

Homeopathy manages diabetes by treating the aberrations caused in patients’ bodies due to the imbalances in the life force. 

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

Homeopathic Medicines for Diabetes

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

Ways to take Homeopathic Medicines for Diabetes

Homeopathy medicines for diabetes come in different forms. The patient must always consult the doctor before administering the medication. 

Patients may take Homeopathic treatment for diabetes besides conventional medications. A few points to keep in mind are:

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

Q1. Is Homeopathic treatment for diabetics safe?

Ans. Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and contain only a trace amount of medicine. Therefore, they are safe.

Q2. Do homeopathic medicines for diabetics contain heavy metals?

Ans. Some mineral-based homeo medicines for diabetics contain heavy metals. These medicines should only be administered after consulting your doctor.

Q3. Can menstruating women take homeopathic medicines?

Ans. Some medicines are unsuitable during periods. Always consult your doctor.

Q4. Is there any restriction on food in homeopathy treatment for people with diabetes?

Ans. The patient should avoid eating excessively sour, unripe fruits, fish or other kinds of seafood. 

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