What is Diabetes & Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Diabetes and Hypertension (high blood pressure) often occur together. Both are “silent conditions,” meaning they may not show symptoms for a long time but silently damage vital organs like the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain. When combined, they significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and other complications.
Why are Diabetes and Hypertension linked
- Insulin resistance: Common in type 2 diabetes, also increases blood pressure.
- Obesity/overweight: Increases both sugar levels and BP.
- Unhealthy lifestyle: Sedentary habits, junk food, stress, lack of sleep.
- Kidney strain: Diabetes damages kidneys → poor regulation of blood pressure.
- Vascular stiffness: High sugar damages blood vessels, making them less elastic → raises BP.
Symptoms of Hypertension in Diabetic Patients
Often there are no clear symptoms, but warning signs can include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Chest pain or tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in legs or feet (if kidneys are affected)
Complications of Co-existing Diabetes & Hypertension
- Heart attack & heart failure
- Stroke
- Kidney disease (nephropathy)
- Eye damage (retinopathy)
- Peripheral artery disease (poor circulation in legs)
Homeopathic Approach
Homeopathy does not treat Diabetes and Hypertension separately but focuses on the patient as a whole. Medicines are selected based on physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.
For Diabetes with Hypertension tendencies:
- Syzygium jambolanum – reduces frequent urination and sugar levels.
- Phosphorus – for weak vision, nerve issues, and hypertension.
- Lachesis – helpful in circulatory disturbances, high BP, and restlessness.
- Nux Vomica – for stress-related BP rise, indigestion, and lifestyle-related complaints.
- Natrum Muriaticum – for salt craving, headaches, and emotional suppression.
Along with medicines, diet control, weight management, stress management, and lifestyle correction are essential.
