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Diabetes Insipidus - Types

There are several types of Diabetes Inspidus (4 principal types). All of them have different causes and must be treated in their own different ways. For a slightly better understanding on these different types of Diabetes Inspidus (DI), read on:
- Neurogenic DI also known as central, hypothalamic, pituitary or neurohypophyseal is caused by a deficiency [...]

Diabetes Insipidus (DI) - What is it !

Diabetes insipidus is a metabolic disorder that causes the patient to produce enormous quantities of urine accompanied by excessive thirst. DI should not be confused with diabetes mellitus, which results from insulin deficiency or resistance. Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are unrelated, although they can have similar signs and symptoms, like excessive thirst and urination. [...]

Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

People who have diabetes can have either problems that are due to too much high blood sugar or too low blood sugar. Either condition is not ideal, and can cause problems. One needs to have a balance for the level of blood sugar. It’s important to test blood glucose levels regularly to avoid low or [...]

A more detailed explanation of diabetes

The previous post just gave a brief (and simple) explanation of diabetes. But for those affected (and even for others), learning the details of what happens in the body helps them to understand why this is happening; it will also maybe let them understand the reasons for the precautions they need to take.
One of the [...]

Basic definition of diabetes

Diabetes (medically known as diabetes mellitus) is the name given to disorders in which the body has trouble regulating its blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels; characterised by the body’s inability to maintain blood sugar levels within the normal range. This could be due to:
* A deficiency in insulin secretion
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