Intravenous glucose tolerance as a tool in definition and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus

K Lundbaek - British medical journal, 1962 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
K Lundbaek
British medical journal, 1962ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The results of a comprehensive survey in Halstead, Essex, are reported. Out of 5,843
persons (95.3%/. of the population) included in the survey, 192 cases of glycosuria were
discovered-38 known cases of diabetes and 35 newly discovered cases-a total incidence of
1.2%. The newly discovered cases were in subjects over 40 years, and the maximum
incidence was in the 60-69 age-group.
Summary
The results of a comprehensive survey in Halstead, Essex, are reported. Out of 5,843 persons (95.3%/. of the population) included in the survey, 192 cases of glycosuria were discovered-38 known cases of diabetes and 35 newly discovered cases-a total incidence of 1.2%. The newly discovered cases were in subjects over 40 years, and the maximum incidence was in the 60-69 age-group.
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