A male patient, born in 1956, was admitted with severe IDDM, lower limb angiopathy, and retinopathy. Comorbidities included cervical-thoracic osteochondrosis and chronic cholecystitis.
History: Diagnosed 18 years ago, onset linked to severe stress, initially presenting as a diabetic coma. Requires 56 units of insulin daily.
Complaints: Dry mouth, significant weight loss, leg pain and numbness, drowsiness, and constipation.
Treatment: Comprehensive infrared therapy over 12 days.
Results: By day 3, dry mouth disappeared. By day 8, numbness and leg cramps resolved. By day 10, lower limb pulse became detectable. By day 12, he gained 2 kg. Lab tests normalized, and insulin dosage was reduced from 56 to 36 units daily. A one-year follow-up showed further insulin reduction to 13 units/day.
History: Diagnosed 18 years ago, onset linked to severe stress, initially presenting as a diabetic coma. Requires 56 units of insulin daily.
Complaints: Dry mouth, significant weight loss, leg pain and numbness, drowsiness, and constipation.
Treatment: Comprehensive infrared therapy over 12 days.
Results: By day 3, dry mouth disappeared. By day 8, numbness and leg cramps resolved. By day 10, lower limb pulse became detectable. By day 12, he gained 2 kg. Lab tests normalized, and insulin dosage was reduced from 56 to 36 units daily. A one-year follow-up showed further insulin reduction to 13 units/day.