A Study to Ascertain the Utility of Kali phosphoricum in Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Summary

Diabetes is considered as one of the global health hazards. Apart from all the signs and symptoms of diabetes, complications of diabetes are one of the most difficult to handle for the physician. Out of all the symptoms arising out of diabetes, polyneuropathy is one of the most common to occur and the most worrisome for the patient. With the help of homeopathic remedy Kali phosphoricum, we were able to show significant results in cases of diabetic polyneuropathy. We were also able to improve the quality of life of the patients suffering from diabetic polyneuropathy.

Keywords

Diabetic polyneuropathy - Kali phosphoricum - Diabetes mellitus - Insulin

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