Diabetes can lead to many health problems and a major one is fatigue. Fatigue means a constant feeling of exhaustion, tiredness and lack of energy. People with diabetes may experience intense fatigue that interferes with daily activities. Fatigue differs from tiredness because it is persistent and does not get better with rest, unlike tiredness. The fatigue in diabetes results from a rise in blood sugar levels, either due to a lack of insulin or due to the inability of insulin to work effectively and use sugar for energy. Insulin is needed to transport glucose from the blood into the cells, where it can be used for energy. If the sugar from the blood cannot enter the cells because there is insufficient insulin or if the insulin does not work, we do not get the energy we need and we feel tired. Fatigue in diabetes can also be the result of the use of certain medications (such as corticosteroids, statins, metformin). Another reason for fatigue can be dehydration, which results from frequent urination in diabetics. Subsequently, sleep disruption at night, due to frequent waking due to urination or drinking water, often affects sleep quality and can contribute to fatigue. Sleep disturbances due to symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (such as tingling, pin-needle sensation, burning, sharp pain in feet, hands, arms or legs) that can occur in diabetics can also lead to fatigue. Weight loss in people with diabetes can also contribute to fatigue. Kidney disease in diabetes is also linked to fatigue. Other symptoms seen in diabetics besides weakness include increased thirst for water, increased appetite and frequent urge to urinate. Numbness/tingling in the hands or feet, dry skin and blurred vision may also occur. Long-term infections and slow wound healing may also occur.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy offers a very effective solution for managing fatigue in diabetes. Homeopathic medicines enhance the body’s natural healing powers to overcome health problems naturally. These medicines can treat many symptoms associated with diabetes, including tiredness, weakness, and fatigue. These medications help increase the body’s energy levels effectively and safely, without any side effects. Homeopathic medicines are suitable for people of all age groups. The homeopathic prescription for controlling weakness in diabetes varies from case to case, depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. So, it is recommended to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor, after a detailed case evaluation. Self-medication should be avoided in any case.
Homeopathic medicines for diabetes fatigue
1. Phosphoric acid – most recommended drug
Phosphoric acid is one of the most important medicines in homeopathy to control weakness in diabetes. Because of this weakness, there is an aversion to doing any work. Those who need it have to urinate very often. There is almost a constant urge to urinate. The urine excreted is much more than the fluid intake. Urinary frequency is higher at night. There is also insomnia. There is dry skin. In addition to the above complaints, there is also weight loss.
2. Phosphorus – To control weakness and heaviness in the body
Phosphorus is the next very suitable drug for controlling weakness in diabetes. There is a feeling of heaviness throughout the body along with weakness where this medicine is needed. You feel so weak that even speaking becomes difficult. There is no desire to do any work. There is an aversion to exercise and the desire to lie in bed all the time. Exhaustion worsens after walking. The legs feel very weak and missteps occur while walking. This is accompanied by heaviness in the legs. Those who need it also feel depressed.
3. Arsenic Album – For worsening fatigue with little exertion
Another excellent drug on the list to manage fatigue in diabetes is Arsenic Album. People who need this feel loss of strength, constantly feel weak and tired. The weakness becomes worse with little exertion. There is weight loss. The weakness is so intense that it forces them to lie down all the time. The weakness is greater at night. There is an excessive thirst for water. Weakness in the feet and numbness are also prominent. There is marked weakness in the limbs. The limbs also feel heavy. A burning pain may be felt in the limbs.
4. Lactic Acid – To control fatigue and weakness of limbs
Lactic acid is a very useful medicine for controlling fatigue and excessive weakness of the limbs. There is an aversion to doing any work. There is intense fatigue and difficulty standing. The whole body vibrates while walking. Then at night there is restlessness and weakness. Pain is felt in the feet and legs that prevent sleep. Persons in need of this also feel excessive weakness on waking, accompanied by pain in the limbs. It feels like they haven’t slept. Chilliness is felt in the limbs. They feel excessively thirsty and have an increased appetite. The tongue is dry and sticky. The skin is also very dry and hard. There is frequent urination with passage of large amounts of urine.
5. Kali Phos – To manage fatigue on both physical and mental levels
Kali Phos is the next important medicine to help cases of weakness in diabetes. It is indicated for fatigue with excessive appetite but weight loss. Weakness is present on both physical and mental levels in individuals who require this drug. They feel constantly exhausted and lack energy. Even a small task seems huge to them. It is one of the best homeopathic tonics to increase energy levels. In addition to the above indications, other complaints may occur and include numbness in the fingertips, pins and needles in the hands and feet, pain in the limbs that worsens during rest, and insomnia.
6. Argentum Met – For weakness and weight loss in diabetes
Argentum Met is a very useful drug to control weakness in people with diabetes and weight loss. They feel very exhausted, which forces them to lie down. They have disturbed sleep at night due to the frequent need to urinate. The urine excreted is copious. There is noticeable swelling on the feet. When you wake up in the morning, you feel very tired and the arms and legs feel very weak.
7. Gelsemium – To control weakness with dullness, drowsiness and dizziness
Gelsemium is generally a great drug to treat cases of weakness. The most characteristic feature of taking this medicine is dullness, drowsiness and dizziness. Those who need this medicine feel exhausted and excessively sleepy all the time. They want to sleep all the time. There is heaviness and tired feeling in the limbs in addition to the above complaints. Headaches, muscle aches, difficulty concentrating and dullness of mind can also occur in addition to the above.
8. China Officinalis – To control fatigue while sitting and walking
It is yet another useful medicine for controlling cases of fatigue. It is indicated when weakness is felt while walking or even while sitting. Due to weakness there is no desire to do any work. Along with weakness, the skin becomes cold. There is trembling in the body, along with fatigue. Heaviness and numbness are felt in the limbs.