Individualised Homoeopathic Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report

Abstract

Diabetic Foot Ulcers are co-morbid conditions that occur as a product of poorly controlled hyperglycaemic levels. A 54-year-old male patient with a 5-year history of poorly controlled Diabetes Mellitus presented with a chronic non-healing diabetic foot ulcer from 4 months. The ulcer showed slow granulation and recurrent discharge despite routine care. After detailed case taking and repertorization, the individualised homoeopathic medicine Sulphur in LM potencies (0/1 to 0/4) was prescribed. During follow-up, steady improvement was observed with reduction in discharge and progressive ulcer contraction, leading to complete healing within 3 months. As part of local supportive care, a calendula mother tincture dressing was used and may have had a positive effect on wound healing This case reveals how individualised homoeopathic treatment helps in controlling hyperglycemia and associated co-morbid conditions.