June 2015

Diabetes Insipidus Treatment

Diabetes Insipidus Treatment

For most patients with diabetes insipidus, treatment often involves a few lifestyle changes and the regular consumption of fluids to prevent dehydration. Each p...
Diabetes Insipidus vs Mellitus

Diabetes Insipidus vs Mellitus

Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus might share a name and have some similar symptoms, but they are two very different diseases. They also require two very...
4 Types of Diabetes Insipidus

4 Types of Diabetes Insipidus

When the body is unable to regulate how it handles the fluids that are within it, then diabetes insipidus will occur. The kidneys do more than just filter the b...
Gestational Diabetes Insipidus

Gestational Diabetes Insipidus

One of the most common forms of diabetes insipidus is the gestational form of this disease. To be fair, it is more like a disorder than a disease, but in rare c...
Lithium Induced Diabetes Insipidus

Lithium Induced Diabetes Insipidus

For those diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder, one of the most effective medications used for treatment is lithium. It is particularly useful when treat...
Complications of Diabetes Insipidus

Complications of Diabetes Insipidus

Having a doctor say that the diagnosis is diabetes insipidus (DI) can be a scary experience. When the word “diabetes” is heard, many people think of insulin...