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Diabetes
Type II
by Dr. Rajesh Shah
Introduction: Type II
Diabetes is also known as Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
Mellitus (NIDDM) or Adult-onset Diabetes. Diabetes
mellitus is a syndrome (= set of symptoms) characterized
by increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to
deficiency or inactivity of hormone Insulin that is
absolutely necessary to monitor glucose metabolism of
body. This is a metabolic disorder that is
primarily characterized by insulin resistance, relative
insulin deficiency and consecutively hyperglycemia.
Diabetes is prevalent worldwide and if not attended
properly, it may lead to serious complications.
Causes: NIDDM basically
occurs due to defective insulin secretion combined with
defective responsiveness of the body to the insulin (also
called Insulin resistance). Due to both these factors,
hyperglycemia starts occurring in the body. NIDDM is
strongly associated with obesity and with increasing age.
A strong inheritance pattern has been
noted in cases of type 2 diabetes. Sedentary lifestyle,
pregnancy, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, etc pose
as risk factors for developing Diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes
can begin at any age though it is not very common in
childhood. It usually begins with insulin resistance, a
condition in which the body does not use insulin properly.
At first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by
producing more insulin but later it loses the ability to
secrete enough insulin in response to meals. This
ultimately results in Hyperglycemia (high levels of
glucose in circulation).
Homeopathic treatment:
Type I Diabetes is a constitutional disorder as it is an
offshoot of constitutional defects (genetic factors,
altered immunity) having an impact on the entire
constitution of an individual. Hence it calls for an
in-depth constitutional approach for its management.
Homoeopathy is based on the principle that disease is a
total affliction of body. Moreover homoeopathy recognizes
importance of the underlying causes such as genetic and
inherited factors as the root of any ailment of the body.
Homoeopathic medicines prescribed on such criteria plays a
crucial role in management of many deep-rooted, chronic,
difficult diseases; one amongst them being Diabetes.
When we talk about diseases like diabetes, we talk in
terms of management rather than cure. Homoeopathic
treatment along with intake of hypoglycemic drugs and/or
insulin can prevent the progress and the complications
associated with this condition. Moreover timely
administered homoeopathic medicines help in maintaining
the levels of exogenous insulin and hypoglycemic drugs at
minimum possible dosage and in preventing the further
progress of the disease. However, it may be noted that
there is no substitute to insulin in homoeopathy. The role
of a healthy diet and exercise cannot be underestimated
along with all the above treatment measures.
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