Scope and limitation of homeopathy in diabetes mellitus

WHO estimates that India has more than 35 million D.M. patients; this will be around 57 million by the end of 2025, making India the diabetic capital of the globe. Keeping this in view, a study was made to determine the place of homeopathy in the treatment of D.M. Purpose: To study the prevalence of NIDDM (non insulin-dependent D.M.) in different socio-economic groups and different races. Emphasis was also given on analysis of the risk factors for development of NIDDM and the efficacy of homeopathy as a treatment with various potencies including 50M and mother tinctures. Methods: 430 patients were taken and spli…