Diabetes Complications (DC) Review; A Tale of Two Paradigms

Abstract

Owusu Akyiaw Bempah

Introduction: The paradigm that diabetes complications (DC) are caused by hyperglycaemia is put in juxtaposition with the new paradigm by Bempah that polyuria is the cause of DC.

Method: The theories evolved from the two paradigms have been examined; the treatment methods used for treating manifestations of DC in the different organs have been evaluated; efficacy and end-point of treatment are assessed and conclusions drawn. The Glycation Theory that evolved from the glucose paradigm, does not offer any effective treatment so, physicians and health workers are left with their own improvisations. The result is that for each afflicted organ, there are numerous treatment methods; some of them invasive, none effective in curing or reversing the affliction. Literature-sourced information has led to the insight that polyuria is the cause of DC. The polyuria paradigm has led to a therapy that has proven efficacious in curing and reversing symptoms of DC afflicting all organs with microcirculation. These organs are deemed to be the centres of glucose-fuelled energy production in the body.

Conclusion: The vitamin deficiency theory is, possibly, the most significant development in diabetes research since Hunting and Best discovered Insulin in 1921. The therapy is promising and deserves to be tested more rigorously for use as standard treatment for DC.

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