📝 Abstract
Background:
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The global prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing, particularly in developing countries such as India, leading to significant morbidity and mortality due to its systemic complications.
Objective:
The present review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of diabetes mellitus, including its classification, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, complications, differential diagnosis, and homoeopathic management.
Methods:
This review was prepared using information collected from standard contemporary medical textbooks, endocrinology references, Homoeopathic Materia medica, repertories, and classical homoeopathic literature. Relevant data regarding epidemiology, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, complications, and therapeutic approaches were analysed and compiled systematically.
Results:
The study highlights the major types of diabetes mellitus, namely Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes mellitus, along with their etiopathogenesis and clinical presentations. Detailed discussion of acute and chronic complications was undertaken, including diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycaemia, hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state, diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease. The review also emphasizes the role of oxidative stress, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, and advanced glycation end products in the development of diabetic complications. From the homoeopathic perspective, diabetes mellitus is interpreted as a chronic miasmatic disorder requiring individualized treatment based on totality of symptoms, constitutional background, and miasmatic evaluation. Important homoeopathic remedies and repertorial references relevant to diabetes mellitus were also discussed.
Conclusion:
Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial chronic disease with widespread systemic complications affecting quality of life and survival. Early diagnosis, proper metabolic control, lifestyle modification, and comprehensive management are essential to reduce disease burden. Homoeopathy offers a holistic and individualized therapeutic approach that may complement conventional management in improving patient well-being and reducing complications.
📝 How to Cite
Dr.Abhimanyu Kumar Mallick, Dr.Supriti Mondal,"Diabetes Mellitus: Its Complications and Homoeopathic Therapeutics" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(3): Page(383-425) May-June 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.