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Type I Diabetes
is also
known as
Insulin
Dependent
Diabetes
Mellitus
(IDDM)
or
Juvenile
Diabetes.
Diabetes
mellitus
is a
syndrome
(= set
of
symptoms)
characterized
by
increased
level of
sugar
(glucose)
in the
blood
due to
deficiency
or
inactivity
of
hormone
Insulin
that is
absolutely
necessary
to
monitor
glucose
metabolism
of body.
By and
large
IDDM is
an
early-onset
disease
and is
frequently
seen in
children
though
adults
can also be affected by it. Diabetes is prevalent worldwide and if not attended properly, it may lead to serious complications.
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Causes:
IDDM
occurs
as a
result
of
decreased
production
of
hormone
Insulin
by the
pancreas
(the
organ
that
synthesizes
insulin).
This
occurs
due to
loss of
the
insulin-producing
cells
(beta
cells of
the
islets
of
Langerhans)
of the
pancreas.
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Auto- immunity (disturbance of immune system where bodys defense mechanism starts attacking bodys own organs and tissues) has been strongly suggested as a causative factor in the initiation of Type I Diabetes. Genetic factors may also have a role to play in this alteration of the immunity. Type 1 diabetes also appears to be triggered by some viral infections or less likely stress-related or environmental factors (such as exposure to certain chemicals).
Symptoms:
The
classical
triad of
diabetes
symptoms
is
polyuria
(frequent
urination),
polydipsia
(increased
thirst)
and
polyphagia
(excessive
hunger/appetite).
These
symptoms
may
develop
quite
fast in
children.
There
may also
be
weight
loss and
excessive
fatigue. |
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Homeopathic
treatment:
In case
of
Insulin
Dependent
Type I
diabetes,
the role
of
homeopathy
is
restricted
to
controlling
the
complications
of
diabetes
such as
diabetic
neuropathy,
nephropathy,
etc.
Homeopathy
does not
have
medicines
that
could
stimulate
the
pancreas
to
secrete
insulin
in cases
of Type
I
diabetes. |
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