HOMOEOPATHY FOR DIABETES IN OLD AGE PEOPLE

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that negatively impacts how the body processes glucose or sugar from foods that are rich in carbohydrates such as fruits, dairy products, grains and highly refined items like soda, candy and sweets.

Diabetic people are either unable to produce the glucose-regulating hormone insulin which is secreted by the pancreas

Diabetes is the common term for several metabolic disorders in which the body no longer produces insulin or uses the insulin it produces ineffectively. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

It is a common condition and is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels.

Diabetes is of primarily two types – Diabete mellitus (Type-I and Type II) and Diabetes insipidus.

Pancreatic cells are unable to use that insulin efficiently, leading to excess sugars in the blood.

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), as of 2011 states that around 25.8 million people in the United States had diabetes, representing8 % of the total population.

Diabetes is very common in older people (aged 65 and above); in 2010, approximately 1 in 4 American were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of renal or kidney failure, lower-limb amputations due to non injuries, and cardiovascular and liver disease.

People who are over the age of 65 are at particularly high risk from diabetic complications like diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy that results into vision loss, kidney failure, decreased mobility and sleep troubles. Seniors’ diets often consist mainly of prepared meals and packaged foods that are often high in refined sugars and sodium, placing them at increased risk of both diabetes and heart disease.

The older people with diabetes also face an increased risk of both physical impairment and cognitive decline, making prevention and revealing of diabetes. Seniors and their family members and caregivers should discuss their diabetes risk factors, prevention methods and treatment choices with their physician.

HOMOEOPATHY FOR DIABETES IN OLD AGE PEOPLE

Type-2 diabetes mellitus

Type-2 diabetes mellitus results when insulin production is defective and tissue resistance to insulin develops. For many persons with Type-2 diabetes, daily insulin supplementation is not required. Diabetes is managed by making moderate changes in diet and exercise. Of the nearly 16 million Americans with diabetes, 90-95% (14.9 million) has Type-2 diabetes.

Diabetes insipidus

A form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin, a pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys. It is characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and severe thirst.

Type-2 diabetes mellitus

Symptoms

1. Frequent urination
2. Extreme thirst and/or hunger
3. Weight loss 
4. Fatigue
5. Numbness 
6. Sores that are slow to heal, and
7. Increased infections

DIABETES IN OLD AGE PEOPLE

Complications

People with type 2 Diabetes may have no symptoms for nearly 5-7 years after high glucose levels develop- even when there are no symptoms, they may experience vague symptoms like tiredness, muscle pain, headache, anxiety etc.

Acute complications

1. Hyperglycemia:  This condition occurs due to very high level of blood sugar in blood
2. Hypoglycemia: Diabetes medications can cause abnormally low level of blood sugar

Chronic complications

Poor control of diabetes can lead to an increased risk of:

1. Heart disease
2. High blood pressure
3. Stroke
4. nerve disease
5. Kidney and bladder failure
6. Gum disease
7. Blindness
8. Foot and leg infections
9. Sexual Dysfunction
10. Complications of pregnancy

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to biochemical imbalances that can cause acute life-threatening events, such as diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar (nonketotic) coma.

Homoeopathy treatment for Diabetes

1. Uranium nitrate
2. Phosphoric acid
3. Lactic acid
4. Posphorous
5. Bryonia
6. Insulin
7. Abroma augusta
8. Syzizium jambolinum

HOMOEOPATHY FOR DIABETES IN OLD AGE PEOPLE

Prevention of Diabetes

1. Monitoring of blood sugar levels if history of diabetes or obesity
2. Change in the life style
3. Outdoor exercise
4. Control weight
5. Quit smoking
6. Avoid alcohol

HOMOEOPATHY FOR CONSTIPATION IN OLD AGE PEOPLE

A condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces. Infrequent stools (or) hard stools.

Causes

CONSTIPATION

• Eating large amounts of dairy productspoor bowel habits
• low fiber diets,
• abuse of laxatives
• hormonal disorders
• slow passage of digesting food through any part of the intestine
• Stress
• Neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis
• Antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Inadequate activity or exercise or immobility
• Medicines:- Pain medications, antacids that contain aluminum, antispasmodics, antidepressants, iron tablets, cough medicines which contain codeine, diuretics, and anticonvulsants for epilepsy can slow passage of bowel movements. Lack of physical work can lead to constipation.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):- Is one of the most common causes of constipation. Some people develop spasms of the colon that delay the speed with which the contents of the intestine move through the digestive tract, leading to constipation. 

Signs and symptoms

• Infrequent bowel movements and/or difficulty having bowel movements
• Swollen abdomen or abdominal pain
• Pain
• Vomiting

Homoeopathy Treatment for Constipation  in Older people

• Sulpher
• Bryonia
• Nux-Vomica
• Calcarea carbonica
• Causticum
• Graphites
• Lycopodium
• Sepia

HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT FOR  CONSTIPATION

Management

• A balanced diet with loads of fibre, fruits and vegetables along with the regular intake of 8 glasses of water a day and moderate exercises can do wonders to manage the condition.

Prevention

• Exercise regularly.
• Move your bowels when you feel the urge.
• Drink 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water and other fluids a day (unless fluid restricted for another medical condition). Liquids that contain caffeine, such as coffee and soft drinks, seem to have a dehydrating effect and may need to be avoided until your bowel habits return to normal. Some people may need to avoid milk, as dairy products may be constipating for them.
• Eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of fiber. Good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole-grain bread and cereal (especially bran). Fiber and water help the colon pass stool.

Note: 

Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.