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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.