Insulin coma therapy in the treatment of early schizophrenia

The results of the insulin therapy of early schizophrenia patients in the Department of Psychiatry at the Medical Academy of Lublin are summarized in the article. The clinical data of 236 patients hospitalized in 1950-1983 was analysed with the use of standardized methods. The analysis showed that insulin therapy, is a relatively safe method of treatment. The antipsychotic effects of insulin therapy were substantial and comparable with the antipsychotic effectiveness of contemporary agents.