Diabetes mellitus type ii & its repertorial view

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a hyperglycaemic metabolic syndrome which occurs due to defect in insulin action, its secretion, or both. Basically, it disturbs the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein. In recent years, associated factors in increasing diabetes prevalence are sedentary lifestyle, obesity, ageing, unhealthy diet and urbanization. Patients with type II diabetes are at greater risk for various health problems like cardiovascular disease, nephropathy, retinopathy, premature death and amputation. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 143 million sufferers worldwide and this number is expected to rise almost 300 million by 2025. Person suffering from Diabetes often opt for Allopathic medicines and treatment for the condition is limited, so adding Homoeopathy could help to mitigate some long term effects associated with diabetes by providing constitutional medicines. Every art and science has its own jargon and the art of Repertorising is no exception after analysing the symptom with the help of Repertory. This article emphasis on incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, management and Repertorial approach of Diabetes Mellitus Type II with homoeopathic medicines.