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You have diabetes and require medication. I cannot comment on homeopathy or ayurveda regarding the same. Your sugar is very high, and given the HbA1c report, it has been high for a while. Diabetic foot when untreated or when the sugar is uncontrolled, leads to sepsis, and eventually amputation (cutting off the infected toe or leg). I suggest you visit a physician who will advise appropriate medication, even if he does give you a scary lecture. Your situation is definitely scary. You will also re...more
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Kolkata
Diabetes is a state of persistent high blood sugar either due to lack of the hormone called insulin or resistance to the action of insulin even if it is somewhat adequate. Few basic points for the readers before we delve into how the medicines act in controlling blood sugar.
1. Type 1 Diabetes occurs in children or adults aged less than 30 years. It is due to the complete destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. (these patients will need external insulin for survival ...more
1. Type 1 Diabetes occurs in children or adults aged less than 30 years. It is due to the complete destruction of the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. (these patients will need external insulin for survival ...more
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