Diabetes

Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus  is a condition characterized by large amounts of dilute urine and increased thirst. The amount of urine produced can be 20 liters per day. Central Diabetes Insipidus  is due to a lack of the hormone vasopressin i.e antidiuretic hormone. Dipsogenic Diabetes Insipidus is a result of excessive fluid intake due to damage to the hypothalamic thirst mechanism. This can be due to injury to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland or genetics.

Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus occurs when the kidneys do not respond properly to vasopressin.. It occurs more often in those with certain psychiatric disorders or on certain medications. Gestational Diabetes Insipidus occurs only during pregnancy. Treatment involves drinking sufficient fluids to prevent dehydration. Other treatments depend on the type. In central and gestational Diabetes insipidus , treatment is with desmopressin.