The physiology of the carbohydrates : an epicriticism / by F.W. Pavy.

  • Pavy, F. W. (Frederick William), 1829-1911.
Date:
1895
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    production of glycosuria. I myself experimented largely upon this subject mauy years ago, aud my results were communicated to the Royal Society in 1859. I was the first to show that lesion of certain parts belonging to the gangliated cord of the sym- pathetic produced glycosuria. I know the want of constancy attending operations of this kind. Even with Bernard's puncture the attainment of the result cannot be depended upon, and I speak from personal knowledge in saying that in the hands of Bernard himself a want of positive result not unfrequently followed his puncture of the fourth ventricle. I make these remarks to show that caution is needed in framing conclusions from the kind of operation that is under consideration. As regards the point touching the explanation of the diabetes following extirpation of the pancreas, it is a relief to come across a statement entirely free from misrepresentation; for, as asserted, it is perfectly true that I simply ignore the problem. I did so advisedly, seeing that I was dealing with the physiology of the carbohydrates, and that I did not feel, on account of our imperfect knowledge of the modus operandi of the extirpation, that reference to it would do anything towards throwing light upon the matter before me. The question having been raised, however, in such a manner as to suggest that a difficulty is presented I am quite ready to enter into it and can show that under my view nothing irre- concilable exists. It is perfectly compatible that under an absence of the influence of the pancreas a