homeopathy treatment and diabetes

[tvkd]

iam a diabetic from almost ten years, i take gluconorm sr 1 one tab each every day, i have been suggested to go for homeopathy treatment while continuing with the englisg medicine which i have been taking, your suggestions please

[gangadharan_nair]

Gluconorm SR 1gm (brand name) Metformin (generic name) Tablet is a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It helps control blood sugar levels and thus prevent serious complications of diabetes.

Metformin is used alone or with other medications, including insulin, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood). Metformin is in a class of drugs called biguanides. Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver. Metformin also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Metformin is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).

Over time, people who have diabetes and high blood sugar can develop serious or life-threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication(s), making lifestyle changes (e.g., diet, exercise, quitting smoking), and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes-related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage (numb, cold legs or feet; decreased sexual ability in men and women), eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease. Your doctor and other healthcare providers will talk to you about the best way to manage your diabetes.

You have a right to choose the system of treatment at your own risk. But you have to check the condition of type 2 diabetes by undergoing the following medical tests periodically.

A: HbA1c. HbA1c is a lab test that shows the average level of blood sugar (glucose) over the previous 3 months. It shows

how well you are controlling your diabetes.

B: Control your high Blood pressure, if any. Normal blood pressure- <120/80 mmHg.

C: Control your blood Cholesterol: Normal cholesterol < 200 mg/dL. LDL <100 mg/dL HDL > 40 mg/dL Triglyceride < 150 mg/dL.

D: Diabetic education

E: Eye examination for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and cataract once in every six months.

F: Foot examination

G: Glucose monitoring. Fasting or postprandial blood sugar may be checked daily and avoid foods that elevates blood sugar.

H: Health maintenance immunization against influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia.

I: Indications for specialty care. Heart, kidney, eye should be checked periodically by concerned specialists.

Choosing the medical treatment system is your right and I have no remarks to offer.

Links:-

medlineplus.gov/druginfo/me...

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metfo...

[tvkd in reply to gangadharan_nair]

thank you sir, your reply was very informative, but you havent written whether i should go in for hmeopathy or not

[tvkd]

78 kgs age 60, sugar 220 post lunch 200 fasting, take gluconorm i forte

[tvkd]

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