Chlorpropamide Therapy of Diabetes

Abstract

THIS report details our experiences with chlorpropamide in 56 ambulant diabetic subjects in the Diabetes Clinic of the Boston City Hospital who were placed on the drug between May and November, 1958.Methods and MaterialsSelection of PatientsThe primary consideration in the selection of patients for this study was that they co-operate fully in testing urines and in keeping all appointments. Since the clinic population is predominantly adult, only 3 of the patients were under twenty-four years of age. Neither the patient's sex nor his previous insulin requirement was taken into consideration. Patients with a history of acidosis were . . .