SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND NON INSULIN DEPENDANT DIABETES MELLITUS

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is extremely useful in treating hypertension and Type 2 diabetes in early stage as soon as it is detected.

Homeopathy believes in individualisation. Individualisation is essential as every individual is different, his lifestyle, eating habits are different. In Homeopathy case taking is done to find out the right Homeopathic remedy.

Important four steps which help in controlling High Blood Pressure and Diabetes

Balanced diet

Exercise

Yoga and Meditation

Medication

Treatment at our clinic will include six consultations and follow up to maintain the normal levels and prevent complications.

First Consultation

Case taking to find out the right homeopathic medicine.

During case taking mental symptoms of the patient are considered. It takes 45-50 minutes for case taking.

During case all the minute details of the patient are considered. His mental symptoms, physical symptoms , ups and downs he faced in his life, his nature, his emotions, day to day stress, all this is considered and noted.

After analysis and evaluation of symptoms a remedy is selected and administered. After administering homeopathic medicines the person feels better mentally and physically.

Regular monitoring of B.P. is done.

Investigations are advised and follow up is maintained.

Thus B.P. and diabetes CAN BE CONTROLLED.

Second Consultation

Balanced diet : In India there are different religions and diet of every individual is different. A detail study is made by taking into consideration the amount of carbohydrates, fats, proteins , vitamins, folic acid, minerals the patient is consuming in his diet.

Deficiencies are noted and diet is planned by considering his likes, dislikes, his lifestyle and religion.

Third Consultation

Exercise : Advice on exercise and Yoga will be given considering the patients lifestyle and age.

Fourth Consultation

Help the patient in maintaining a diary.

Maintaining notes helps to know the difficulties patient is facing while following the prescribed diet or exercise and try to simplify or modify it.

Fifth Consultation

Investigations : Investigations to be carried out to know the improvement in the patient.

If satisfactory improvement is there encourage the patient to follow the same advice and medications.

If no improvement re-case taking is done.

Sixth Consultation

FOLLOW UP :Advice regarding maintaining the normal levels. Advice on wellness and tips to remain healthy and happy.

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Understanding Hypertension and Diabetes

Hypertension

Blood pressure above 140/90mm.Hg is considered as abnormal. Blood pressure is measured by two measurements, systolic and diastolic which depend on whether the heart muscle is contracting or relaxing between beats. Hypertension can be primary or essential when there is no obvious precipitating factor, or the much less common secondary hypertension where there is much identifiable cause.

In case of Essential hypertension there is no specific cause.

Primary hypertension if left untreated it increases the risk of heart failure, kidney problems, stroke and diabetes.

Causes of secondary hypertension :

Acute and chronic glomerulonephrites

Chronic renal failure

Diabetes Mellitus

Wilms tumour

Endocrinal diseases

Cardiovascular causes

Drug induced: Steroids, oral contraceptives

Miscellaneous

Sedentary lifestyle, stress, obesity, smoking, alcoholism are some of the causes of high blood pressure.

Symptoms of high blood pressure :

Most of the times there are no symptoms. It can be diagnosed on routine examination by your doctor. Sometimes the patient may complain of headache and on examination his blood pressure is high.

Sometimes patient may complain of restlessness and improper sleep at night. On examination it is found that his blood pressure is high. Investigations are advised to know the cause of hypertension.

Monitoring of B.P. is done on different occasions, in morning and evening for minimum eight days. If THE BLOOD PRESSURE REMAINS PERSISTENTLY HIGH THEN it is advisable to get investigations done.

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Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition. It's caused by the body attacking its own cells with antibodies. The Beta cells of the pancreas produce insulin. The beta cells of the pancreas are damaged by the bodys own immune system. This results in inadequate amount of insulin production.
Type 1 diabetes is also called insulin-dependent diabetes.
It often occurs in childhood and also called juvenile-onset diabetes.

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes

Excessive thirst

Excessive hunger

Frequent urination

Weakness and lassitude

Weight loss

Type 2 Diabetes

Environmental factors like sedentary lifestyle, generous dietary intake and obesity influences the occurrence of Type2 Diabetes Mellitus.

It has two physiologic defects:

Reduced action of insulin in target tissues muscles and fat.(Insulin Resistance)

Abnormal Insulin Secretion

Normally, the sugars and carbohydrates from our food is converted into glucose in our body. Cells require insulin which is produced by pancreas. Insulin helps to transport glucose from blood stream to liver and cells for metabolism. When pancreas do not produce adequate amount of insulin or if it can't use the insulin it produces, the person may suffer from Diabetes.

Symptoms
Modes of presentation

Excessive thirst

Excessive thirst

Frequent urination

Weakness and lassitude

Weight loss

Pruritus vulvae in females

Blurring of vision

Asymptomatic glycosuria

Symptoms due to diabetes related complications
Glucose builds up in the blood as the cells can't take in the glucose. High levels of blood glucose can cause damage to the tiny blood vessels in kidneys, heart, eyes, or nervous system. Diabetes if untreated can cause kidney failure, heart disease, stroke and other complications
Onset is gradual in adults, Diagnosis of diabetes.

Fasting plasma glucose test : Fasting plasma glucose>126 milligram per dl.
Fasting means no calorie intake for 8 hours

2 hours>200 milligram per dl during an ogtt. The test should be performed using a glucose load containing the equivalent of 75 grams of anhydrous glucose dissolved in water. Normal levels are 110 milligram per dl. Levels between 110 milligram per dl and 126 milligram per dl are considered as impared fasting glucose ,such individuals are at risk of developing Diabetes later. The diagnosis of diabetes is made when the blood sugar levels are 126 milligram dl or higher than that.