Does Being Overweight Cause Diabetes Insipidus?

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Congenital nephrogenic diabetes insipidus is a condition in whichthe kidneys are unable to conserve water, leading to excessive water loss. It is present from birth. See diabetes insipidus - nephrogenic.


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Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus - congenital


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