DIABETES TREATMENT.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18368, 29 April 1925, Page 2

DIABETES TREATMENT.

EXPERIENCE WITH INSULIN.

: "After nearly*two'years' experience with insulin, we aro entirely satisfied with its efficacy in tho treatment of diabetes," a medical expert, at the Christchurch Hospital told a representative of "The Press" yesterday. "The insulin treatment and dietary regulations have proved a boon to sufferers, to an extent known only .to tho sufferers, and not appreciated by the general public." From a few Bcorc units of insulin used a week two years ago, the amount had increased until at the Hospital alone 8000 units were used weekly. At present' over 30 people were receiving regular treatment for diabetes. The doctor emphasised the necessity of early investigation of suspected Cases iand early treatment. When, people who were blind or crippled came, little could be done, for the disease had reached an advanced stage. If a person was treated early enough, blindness could riot supervene. Some people were afraid of insulin, because they believed that it was a narcotic similar to opium, but there was no danger of a patient becoming a drug addict. The importance of medical research was stressed by the doctor, who said he felt confident that advances as great ! as the discovery of insulin, would result from the- provision of adequate | funds for that purpose.