Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in the late 1800s, this pioneering work by Charles Brooks Brigham was one of the first comprehensive studies of diabetes mellitus, now known as Type 1 diabetes. Drawing on a wide range of medical and historical sources, Brigham offers a detailed account of the disease's causes, symptoms, and treatment options, as well as its broader social and cultural impact.
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