THE RÔLE OF THE ADRENAL GLAND IN BLOOD SUGAR RECOVERY AFTER INSULIN HYPOGLYCEMIA

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Abstract
In dogs and cats, surgical removal of the adrenal medulla abolishes the sympathico-adrenal emergency mechanism at emergency levels but does not prevent the subsequent blood sugar recovery. The authors emphasize that failure of blood sugar recovery may result unless the animals are in good physical condition. Total bilateral adrenalectomy may lead to a distinct retardation in recovery of normal blood sugar. Acute exps. with total removal of adrenal tissue demonstrate that the adrenal per se is not necessary for recovery from insulin hypoglycemia. The partial inhibition of recovery in adrenalectomized animals under cortin treatment must be attributed to secondary causes.

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