There is no definite way to know if you have diabetes without blood tests to determine blood glucose levels (see the section on Diagnosis of diabetes). See your doctor if you have symptoms of diabetes or if you are concerned about your diabetes risk. Diagnosis of diabetes The fasting blood ...
Evaluation of urine and serum osmolality, as well a water deprivation test is the best ways to make the diagnosis, while desmopressin should be used for treatment.1) Baylis, PH, Cheetham, P, Diabetes Insipidus. Arch Dis Child 1998;79:84-89DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to ...
He initially presented to endocrinology with a myelodysplastic syndrome along with idiopathic diabetes insipidus (MRI of the sella unremarkable). He had received multiple blood transfusions for severe anemia (about 18 units in total). He had no prior or family history of pre-diabetes or diabetes;...
The differential diagnosis for her thirst included dehydration, psychogenic polydipsia, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and anxiety. The patient had normal vital signs and was well appearing; labs were ordered for her on her way home from clinic with no medications. Labs revealed a random ...