In What Ways Is Diabetes Insipidus Similar To Diabetes Mellitus?
- Type 1 Diabetes - diabetes mellitus, juvenile diabetes
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- Complications
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Introduction
The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity-onset diabetes.
Insulin
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes share one central feature: elevated blood sugar (glucose) levels due to absolute or relative insufficiencies of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. Insulin is a key regulator of the body's metabolism....
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Diabetes insipidus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Diabetes insipidus: nephrogenic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a disorder in which a defect in the small tubes (tubules) in the kidneys causes a person to pass a large amount of... Read more »
Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a condition in whichthe kidneys are unable to conserve water, leading to excessive water loss. It is... Read more »
Diabetes insipidus: central
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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