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Living with diabetes symptoms can be easy with proper treatment and healthcare. High blood sugar causes signs like an increase in thirst, appetite and frequent urination. There can an annoying itch, boils or red foreskin to a fatal gangrene or kidney failure. It proves to be a silent killer in the long run. Vital organs like the heart, kidneys and brain are affected. Vision and sense of smell are affected as years pass. Hence to manage diabetes, a proper treatment is required.
Medicines like oral hypoglycemic, insulin, homeopathy, and Ayurveda help to manage the effects of high blood sugar. Lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, relaxation-techniques complement the actions of these treatments. A healthy lifestyle is at the center of the treatment of diabetes symptoms.
The symptoms of type 1 are very similar to type 2. However, undiagnosed cases of Type 1 often present as an emergency in the clinic. They usually land first in a casualty ward in the hospital. The reason is diabetic ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis occurs due to accumulation of excess ketones in the body. This makes the pH of the blood acidic.
Antibodies which are meant to protect you start destroying the pancreas. Pancreas is the organ which produces the hormone insulin in your body. Normally, insulin reduces the blood sugar level and thus regulates blood sugar. In type 1 the production of insulin decreases as pancreas is being destroyed. Hence the glucose levels in the blood rise.
Initially a diabetic may not have many symptoms. Unlike the dramatic presentation of Type 1, Type 2 has a very subtle symptoms. In many patients it only gets diagnosed on a routine check-up for blood sugar. The blood glucose levels, fasting and 2 hours after eating, are high.
If not controlled, a high blood sugar leads to following
“Absence of symptoms does not mean you are not a diabetic.”
To confirm the diagnosis, appropriate investigations are a must. Even without symptoms if the blood report shows high sugar levels, it means you are a diabetic.
Eye or retina check-up – Eye check-up is done by fundoscopy. It helps an ophthalmologist to diagnose any vision problems, internal bleeding or detachment of retina.
Heart check-up –Following test helps to diagnose if there is anything sinister in the heart: –
If you have symptoms of breathing difficulty or chest pain, consult a cardiologist.
Prediabetes is a condition where the FBS is above the normal range of 100mg/dL but below the diabetic range of 126 mg/dL. Hence, these patients are not clinically diabetic but carry a high risk of becoming one.
In prediabetes, HbA1C is in the range of 5.7%to 6.4%.
Prediabetic usually does not have any symptoms. It is prudent to undergo regular investigations (once in 6 months) to check the range.
Diet, exercise and holistic healthcare can help you overcome prediabetes.
Inability to heal skin infection – Diabetes often causes a skin infection like a boil or a furuncle. They boils do not heal easily.
Acanthosis nigricans – It is a subtle sign of pre-diabetes and insulin resistance. Skin becomes thick in areas like the neck.
Infection – Diabetes must be suspected if you have cellulitis or skin infection. These infections are resistant to treatment with antibiotics. Recurrent skin infection also is a sign of high blood sugar.
Itchy and Red skin – Diabetics often suffer from chronic redness & itching of the skin. It could be due to allergy, urticaria, ringworm, fungal infection, etc.
Redness of the foreskin of penis is often a symptom seen in male diabetics.
Diabetic patients often search our homeopathy doctor for skin in Mumbai for these ailments.
Diabetes must be suspected if a patient keeps getting infection of the throat, ears, lungs, skin.
The infected area does not heal easily if your blood glucose is high.
Urine infection is very common amongst diabetic patients. High blood sugar often causes pus in the urine. UTI recurs even after using the best antibiotics. It is than that patients consult a homeopathy doctor for diabetes treatment.
Vaginal infection is common in female diabetics. Itching and white discharge are common complaints for which patients consult homeopaths.
A cough or cold suppurates easily. The cough or sputum which was white often becomes yellow.
Infection can cause inflammation in the middle ears. Medically, it is called chronic otitis media. Discharge comes out from the ears. As days pass, hearing is impaired. These cases of ear infection are also often resistant to antibiotics.
Bronchitis, cough and wheezing can occur due to Infection in the air passages.
Patients with diabetes often consult us for gut health issues. Bloating and acid reflux tend to occur in chronic diabetics. Constipation is complained by many patients.
Presence of an acute gut infection can lead to a fatal diarrhea. One needs to hydrate themselves well during dehydration. The situation becomes tricky when these patients develop kidney failure and are told to restrict water intake.
Early care and intervention is therefore necessary in emergency cases. Starting homeopathy treatment for helps to treat gut health symptoms.
Urine infection is very common amongst diabetic patients. High blood sugar often causes pus in the urine. UTI recurs even after using the best antibiotics. It is than that patients consult a homeopathy doctor for diabetes treatment.
Vaginal infection is common in female diabetics. Itching and white discharge are common complaints for which patients consult homeopaths.
Kidney damage is the most feared and lethal complication of diabetes.
Your kidneys are the main filters of the body. They help to remove impurities from the body through your urine. If damaged, filtration rate (eGFR ) is reduced. A reduction in eGFR indicates that kidney failure is setting in. This also occurs if you have high blood pressure (hypertension).
In kidney failure, excess water and waste products are retained in the body. Normally, they need to be excreted out through the urine. This causes swelling or oedema in the body. Oedema due to kidney damage is more prominent over the eyes.
Gradually, the flow of urine reduces. Impurities like creatinine and urea are not removed from the body. Hence, your blood report shows a high creatinine.
A time comes when the kidneys stop functioning. You may than need an artificial support in the form of dialysis to filter the blood.
Blood circulation to heart & other organs is seriously reduced in chronic diabetics. A reduced blood flow has multi-dimensional effect on the body organs. Fat plaques may deposit in your arteries. As years pass, the chances to get heart attacks will increase if you are a diabetic. The most worrying aspect is these problems go unnoticed even on routine clinical examination.
As a patient you feel everything is alright till it is too late. You may not get the typical chest pain as occurs in heart problems.
“Silent heart attack or a painless heart attack is the most lethal effect of diabetes”.
While you may not get symptoms like chest pain, other signs maybe present. Following are the alarming signs of a heart attack or cardiac problem if you are diabetic.
Neuropathy occurs if blood sugar is not under control. This causes another set of problems.
Tingling and numbness in the nerves occur.
Compression of nerve in the spine leads to sciatica and calf pain.
Loss of sensation of pain, touch, smell or hearing is experienced.
Nerve damage can affect sexual life, and gut health too.
Patients often suffer from gas, constipation and bloating. Symptoms of IBS often bring patients to consult a homeopathy doctor.
If there is nerve damage, you are unable to feel the pain. Presence of injury is recognized until it’s too late.
Any injury or wound will fester and spread.
Even small wounds can become gangrene.
Such injuries are often seen on the feet and soles.
Ulcers can occur on the foot. Diabetic ulcers are mostly painless and tend to heal slowly.
Gangrene in the toes and feet occurs due to improper foot care.
Diabetic foot is a major health problem which can be prevented by proper healthcare.
A concerning effect of high blood sugar is its effect on your sex life. A reduced blood flow starts affecting your sexual performance.
Impotence can occur due to nerve damage & neuropathy.
Erectile dysfunction is common in males with chronic diabetes.
Loss of libido is common in female diabetics.
Improper blood circulation also contributes to improper erections.
Controlling blood sugar is vital in managing diabetes symptoms.
Regular walking or jogging helps to improve blood circulation and reduces insulin resistance.
Reduction in stress and anxiety are vital in improving the quality of your life.
A holistic approach is needed to overcome stress, anxiety and manage blood sugar.
This is where the role of alternative medicine comes in.
Starting alternative treatments like Yoga and homeopathy helps in the fight against high blood sugar. Homeopathy treatment for anxiety helps to overcome stress and worry.
People get nervous and stiff when they have to start insulin for controlling blood sugar. Frantic measures are taken to avoid this. They start exercising, doing diet and call homeopathy doctors to treat diabetes without insulin.
So long as your pancreas are producing insulin you can do well on oral medicines. In the initial stage of type 2 diabetes, one usually does not need insulin. One can always consult a homeopathy doctor for diabetes treatment.
In type 1 diabetes, insulin is required. Do not stop your medications abruptly.
To treat prediabetes, a combination of diet, exercise, homeopathy and yoga is very effective.
Homeopathy treatment is popular for skin problems like Itching, boils and redness. It can also help overcome neuropathy symptoms like burning pains and tingling.
For a diabetic suffering from joint pain or backache, it is wise to start homeopathy. Taking painkillers like NSAIDS can damage your kidneys. Homeopathic medicines do not have such side-effects. Thus, homeopathy provides a safer option to get relief in arthritis and joint pain.
Recurrent infections respond well to homeopathic treatment. Gut problems like gas, constipation and acid reflux can be treated without side-effects.
Mental health problems like anxiety and stress respond well to customized homeopathy.
To find a holistic solution for diabetes, it is best to consult a good homeopathic doctor.
Inculcating healthy habits is also vital in managing high blood sugar.
Diet plays a key role in managing diabetes. Some of the basic food habits you must follow are: –
Such a diet helps to manage and reduce cholesterol. It improves blood circulation and overall health.
Maintain a regular diet plan.
If you are taking treatment for blood sugar avoid fasting for long. Taking hypoglycemic medicines or insulin while fasting can prove fatal.
Symptoms of diabetes are diverse. The biggest danger and irony is the absence of symptoms. Patients often say ‘I do not have any problem. Why should I take treatment or follow diet? Little do they know, that internally, the high blood sugar is destroying the body cells. Hence, the name ‘silent killer’. Skin, muscles, eyes, circulation, heart, nerves and kidneys are affected. Sexual health, and gut problems may be associated. Stress and anxiety cause and worsen high blood sugar.
So do not play with your health, your life if you are a diabetic.
A proper control of blood sugar must be the aim. A regular diet, exercise and proper treatment must be followed. Alternative medicines like homeopathy must be introduced. Any minor signs, symptoms or injury must be brought to the notice of your doctor or health practitioner. Regular monitoring of various parameters is also vital.
I am a qualified homeopathy doctor by profession with an experience of over 25 years. Also an academician, I am associated with the medical university in India. Being in the field of alternative medicine and healthcare, my aim is to give a holistic treatment to the ailing patient. I practice at Standard Homeopathy Clinic in Mumbai, India. We also give online treatment to those who cannot reach us at the clinic. Anyone who wants to experience the holistic touch of homeopathy can contact us.
