Measuring blood glucose

History of the Treatment of Diabetes

By flanalea@huhs.org
  • Diabetes is diagnosed when the urine smells sweet

    Diabetes is diagnosed when the urine smells sweet

  • Period: to

    Diabetes treated with dietary changes

    Patients were advised to eat only the fat of animal meat and consume large amounts of sugar
  • Period: to

    Diabetes treated with prescribed exercise

    Horseback riding was known to relieve urination frequency. Therefore, it was prescribed to those who suffered from frequent urination.
  • John Rollo first treats patients with dietary restrictions

    John Rollo first treats patients with dietary restrictions

  • Joseph von Mering proves pancreas is source of diabetic issues

    Joseph von Mering proves pancreas is source of diabetic issues

    A study was completed where a dog's pancreas was removed and the dog developed diabetes. It was confirmed that malfunctions of the pancreas led to diabetes.
  • Fredrick Banting discovers insulin

    Fredrick Banting discovers insulin

    After his discovery, he and his team began animal testing with insulin and diabetes.
  • First patient successfully treated with insulin for diabetes

    First patient successfully treated with insulin for diabetes

    Successful treatment earned those involved a Nobel Prize in Medicine
  • Use of Protamine zinc insulin

    Use of Protamine zinc insulin

    Insulin that functions more efficiently than those previously used.
  • Use of Lente insulin

    Use of Lente insulin

    This insulin is longer lasting than those used previously
  • Today...

    Today...

    Today, people can test their blood sugar levels at home and be treated accordingly.