A Case of Insulin Edema

Although I am certain that edema develops frequently in diabetic patients treated with insulin, very few cases have been reported in the literature. I therefore am reporting the following case: I. F., a man, aged 41, a mechanical dentist, seen by me on the afternoon of June 15, 1927, complained of dryness of the mouth and throat, thirst, polyuria, loss of weight, marked weakness and chilliness, all of only one week's duration. The previous medical and surgical history was negative. There was no history of venereal diseases. On physical examination it was observed that the patient was emaciated and pale, well oriented, and not dyspneic. There was a marked odor of acetone to the breath. The head and scalp were normal. The pupils were equal and regular and reacted to light and in accommodation; ocular movements were normal. The nose was normal. Pyorrhea was marked; there were many decayed