Quote:
Originally Posted by seacomp  I have to wonder what the very early items are. Insulin was not discovered until the 20s; there was no diabetic treatment available before then except extreme diet.
It would be great if you post some picture of your stuff. If you're a good photographer, comparison pictures of early versus modern syringes would be interesting. |
Yes, the oldest item I have is the book "A Diabetic Manual for the Mutual Use of Doctor and Patient" by E.P. Joslin 2nd edition 1919 - unmarked; probably never really read. One of the classics on diabetes, revised after the author's service in World War I. It has some very interesting sections, such as one where the discovery of insulin is forshadowed -
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by EP Joslin (1919) As yet all attempts to treat diabetes successfully by feeding patients the healthy pancreatic glands of animals, by the use of extracts made from the gland or by grafting portions of a healthy gland under the skin, have failed. Nevertheless, it is hoped that some measure of success will be achieved eventually along these lines |
and some others I like
Quote:
| Mental diversion is desirable, but anxiety is harmful. Heavy responsibilities should be avoided as well as nervous upsets and emotional excitements |
Quote:
| Therefore all individuals who have a tendency toward diabetes should be especially urged to take vacations, and the good effect of vacations should be generally pointed out. |
Quote:
| have a hobby and not to make it a labor; to be cheerful and to keep their minds occupied, and, so far as possible, to continue the previous currents of their lives. |
90 years later - it still sounds like good advice . . .
