A disorder of nutrition, characterized by an accumulation of sugar in
the blood, and excreted in the urine. The amount of urine is greatly
increased, accompanied by progressive loss of flesh and strength.
=Treatment.=—Regulate diet, exercise and mode of living. A warm bath
every other day and a Turkish bath every two weeks are very beneficial.
_Diet._—Avoid sugar, starch and all liquors. Patient may eat soups
without vegetables and flour; fish of all kinds; meats and fats cooked
in any way except with flour; gluten bread. Of vegetables—lettuce,
cucumbers, spinach, tomatoes, onions, celery, radishes, cauliflower,
cabbage, egg-plant. Of desserts—custard, nuts, acid fruits, ice
cream without sugar. Of drinks—coffee, tea and buttermilk, lemonade,
beef-tea, chicken broth, and egg-nog.
Fluid diet must be moderate, and sugar and flour must not be used in
any form.