Diabetes

By arianna.olig

  • 1900

    Diagnose: Urine test
    Treatment: Alkaline-sponge bath applied with vigorous friction, take sugar of lead, don't eat sugar but instead fresh meat, and avoid urge to drink
    Prognosis: Slip into a coma a few days later

  • 1921

    Frederick Banting extracted insulin from dog pancreases, and was later recognized as important in the discovery of insulin.

  • 1923

    Eli Lilly & Company begins commercial production of insulin.

  • 1950

    Diagnose: Physical exam (looking at retinal arteries, the arteries in the feet, and pulse) as well as urine test
    Treatment: Strict diet, high in carbohydrates but must avoid alcohol, take urine tests at home, and take insulin
    Prognosis: Consistent checkups are cut back if the patient is doing well three months after diagnosis

  • 1976

    First insulin pump was invented

  • 1978

    Portable insulin pumps are introduced

  • 1998

    Diagnose: blood test and urinalysis
    Treatment: administer insulin and fluids intravenously and after patient is stabilized, they'll need daily injections of insulin, careful monitoring, and a restrictive diet. See ophthamologist for eye checkup
    Prognosis: Checkup every 3 months

  • 1970

    The Ames Company begins commercial production of insulin and the relationship between blood vessel disease and hyperglycemia is reported.