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case of every gouty patient, to undertake a separate "test of tolera- 

 tion," and, from the result of this test, to establish the patient's diet 



4. Diabetes mellitus. Principle : Avoidance of such foods as in- 

 cite the organ of sugar-production, the liver cells, to increased for- 

 mation of sugar. Every undue Stimulation of the sugar-forming 

 organ has, as its result, not only an immediate lavish production of 

 sugar, but also increases f or the f uture its morbid excitability ; while 

 systematic care of the organ renders its recovery possible. There- 

 fore, decrease, and, under some circumstances, total exclusion of the 

 carbohydrates. Moreover, decrease of protein substances. It is 

 essential, in every case of diabetes, to exactly determine under what 

 dietetic regime and manner of living the least amount of superfluous 

 sugar is formed. That order of diet is best under which the patient 

 continues free from superfluous sugar. 



5. Feverish diseases and morbus Basedowii. Principle: In both 

 these diseased conditions there occurs an abnormal increase in caloric 

 production. Simultaneously ensues a heightened sensibility in re- 

 lation to the specific dynamic influence of proteins. In order to 

 limit as far as possible the caloric production and the loss in weight, 

 practical empiricism and theory likewise call for a scanty protein 

 supply, while weight is gained by an ample provision of carbohy- 

 drates. 



6. Diseases of the digestive organs. Principle : A food supply 

 which is sufficiently nourishing, while imposing as little tax as pos- 

 sible upon the diseased organs. A discussion of the injurious effect 

 of certain combinations of foods. Report upon enterotoxic neuritis. 

 Attack by means of protracted pure milk diet. 



7. Kidney diseases. Principle : As much rest as possible for the 

 kidneys. The amount of the intake of those nutrient media whose 

 products of metabolism leave the body through the kidneys, 

 should be reduced. The proteins conie first in this regard. But 

 this limitation should not be carried too far, since patients with 

 chronic kidney diseases become anemic and weak if strict curtail- 

 ment of the proteins is too long continued. Many spices irritate 

 the kidneys, and indulgence therein must be limited ; the same is the 

 case with regard to alcohol. Common salt and water severely tax 

 the kidneys. 



