Diabetes Insipidus vs. Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus causes high blood glucose, or blood sugar, resulting from the body's inability to use blood glucose for energy. People with diabetes insipidus have normal blood glucose levels; however, their kidneys cannot balance fluid in the body.

1. Why is diabetes insipidus called diabetes?
2. What are the 3 types of diabetes mellitus?
3. What type of diabetes is diabetes insipidus?
4. Can diabetes insipidus go away?
5. What are the 4 types of diabetes insipidus?
6. What are the six symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
7. How do you manage diabetes mellitus?
8. Can diabetes mellitus be cured?
9. Is diabetes insipidus serious?
10. What happens if diabetes insipidus is left untreated?
11. What is the most common cause of diabetes insipidus?

Why is diabetes insipidus called diabetes?

The word 'diabetes' is derived from the Greek word that means 'syphon' or 'go through', referring to the production of lots of urine, that occurs in both diabetes mellitus and insipidus, when uncontrolled. The cause of the large volume of urine in the two conditions is completely different.

What are the 3 types of diabetes mellitus?

There are three main types of diabetes – type 1, type 2 and gestational.

What type of diabetes is diabetes insipidus?

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare condition that occurs when your kidneys are not able to conserve water. DI is not related to diabetes mellitus, which is often referred to simply as diabetes. That means you can have DI without having diabetes. In fact, the condition can occur in anyone.

Can diabetes insipidus go away?

There is no cure for diabetes insipidus. But you can work with your doctor to manage the symptoms of this condition. Medicine can help prevent the constant thirst and excessive urination that comes with this condition.

What are the 4 types of diabetes insipidus?

The types of diabetes insipidus include central, nephrogenic, dipsogenic, and gestational. Each type of diabetes insipidus has a different cause. The main complication of diabetes insipidus is dehydration if fluid loss is greater than liquid intake.

What are the six symptoms of diabetes mellitus?

Symptoms

• Increased thirst.
• Frequent urination.
• Extreme hunger.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Presence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there's not enough available insulin)
• Fatigue.
• Irritability.
• Blurred vision.

How do you manage diabetes mellitus?

What to do:

1. Talk to your doctor about an exercise plan. Ask your doctor about what type of exercise is appropriate for you. ...
2. Keep an exercise schedule. ...
3. Know your numbers. ...
4. Check your blood sugar level. ...
5. Stay hydrated. ...
6. Be prepared. ...
7. Adjust your diabetes treatment plan as needed.

Can diabetes mellitus be cured?

No cure for diabetes currently exists, but the disease can go into remission. When diabetes goes into remission, it means that the body does not show any signs of diabetes, although the disease is technically still present.

Is diabetes insipidus serious?

Diabetes insipidus becomes a serious problem only for people who cannot replace the fluid that is lost in the urine. Access to water and other fluids makes the condition manageable.

What happens if diabetes insipidus is left untreated?

Without treatment, diabetes insipidus can cause dehydration and, eventually, coma due to concentration of salts in the blood, particularly sodium.

What is the most common cause of diabetes insipidus?

The 3 most common causes of cranial diabetes insipidus are: a brain tumour that damages the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. a severe head injury that damages the hypothalamus or pituitary gland. complications that occur during brain or pituitary surgery.