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Aug 27 2008

Early History of Diabetes

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The early history of diabetes began approximately in 1552 B.C. with it being mentioned in the 3rd Dynasty Egyptian papyrus by a physician by the name of Hesy-Ra. The papyrus stated that there was a disease that causes one to lose weight and urinate often. In 1st century A.D. diabetes was described as “the melting [...]

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