Evaluating the Effectiveness of Homoeopathy in Glycemic Control

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which is characterized by increased blood glucose level with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from either loss of insulin producing cells, insufficient insulin action, or both. An open label, observational, prospective study design was adopted for the study at Government Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Bhopal (MP). Patients fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria, reporting in regular OPD‘s and attached units of the institute by consecutive sampling were included. Routine follow up‘s were done at two weeks, 1 month or 2 month or more than 2 month intervals. A total number of 30 cases of different age group, both sexes and religions presented with signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia were included in the study. All the 30 cases were followed- up for the minimum period of three months or more for the analysis of result. Assessment in each case was evaluated by Modified ORIDL Scale. This dissertation study was intended to assess the effectiveness of homoeopathic medicines in glycemic control and extent of improvement in the related symptoms of the patient.