Mile stones in diabetes -
In 250 b.c the term ‘ Diabetes’.was first used by aretaeus of Cappadocia as a generic description for conditions causing “increased urine output”. Diabetes was described by him as ‘the melting down of flesh and limbs into urine’.the word diabetes, meaning “siphon” was given by him to patients who were experiencing a great thirst. Aretaeus wrote an accurate factual descripation of the condition which is instantly recognizable today and concluded that it was due to a fault in the kidneys.
In 250 b.c the term ‘ Diabetes’.was first used by aretaeus of Cappadocia as a generic description for conditions causing “increased urine output”. Diabetes was described by him as ‘the melting down of flesh and limbs into urine’.the word diabetes, meaning “siphon” was given by him to patients who were experiencing a great thirst. Aretaeus wrote an accurate factual descripation of the condition which is instantly recognizable today and concluded that it was due to a fault in the kidneys.
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