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1706
John Rollo treated patients by giving them guidelines for diet restrictions -
Initial Treatment for Diabetes (1900's)
A simple urine test was performed and many treatments involved roots and herbal remedies that were later found to be ineffective in treating diabetes. Also, treatments such as sugar of lead were prescribed to eliminate the patient's need to urinate which caused toxins to build up in the bloodstream and excretory organs. Sugary food restriction was also supposed to aid in treatment. OTHER TREATMENTS
-alkaline sponge bath (vigorous scrub)
-creosote or opium -
1910-1920
Oscar Minkowski and others attempted to derive islet cells from Langerhans to study diabetes further. -
1922
First human boy recieved insulin injection with a positive result (soluble or regular insulin available- took awhile to manufacture and there was often a shortage. -
1936
protamine zinc insulin developed-more effective for specific patients and longer acting -
Updated Diabetes Treatment (1950)
Doctors noticed more symptoms related and as a byproduct (eye exam) were able to prescribe a new diet (80g fat, 80g protein, and 160g carbohydrates) and insulin to lower blood sugar after a blood glucose test. Self-injection was an option and increased the survival rate significantly. Urine tests were also used to determine effectiveness of each patient's new treatment routine/diet. -
Latest Diabetes Treatment Option (1998)
Blood test for glucose and a urinalysis (looks at glucose, potassium and electrolytes) was used to determine a diagnosis of diabetes. Treatment includes intravenous fluids and insulin for immediate effect of lowering a dangerously high blood sugar. Stabilizing treatment includes self-injection of insulin and monitoring of blood glucose along with a restrictive diet and recommended exercise.
