SUPPER, 9 P. M.
Two eggs, raw or cooked.
Van Noorden includes alcohol, in whisky, in his diet and most physicians follow the theory that whisky or brandy aids in the digestion and absorption of fats; the need is recognized since fats must be supplied in so large quantities, yet the sweet wines and beers contain sugar while the sour wines contain acids, which disturb digestion.
There is a grave question in regard to the advisability of including alcohol in the diet of a young person afflicted with diabetes and the greater activity of the young patient will insure more perfect digestion, so that the physician may not consider alcohol necessary.
Dr. Hall gives the following as a reasonable diet for a diabetic case, after the first week or two, allowing potatoes.
BREAKFAST.
Tea or coffee, 6 ounces.
Cream, 2 ounces.
Meat, (beefsteak, mutton chops, or ham), 4 ounces.
Bread and butter, 2 slices.