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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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