Posted on August 6th, 2008 by admin
Diabetes insipidus (DI) are a disorder of which there an abnormal increase of urine output, liquid prerecording is frequently and thirst. It is caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, or by an insensitivity of the kidneys to that hormone. It can also be induced iatrogenically by the diuretic conivaptan. Antidiuretic […]
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Posted on May 7th, 2008 by admin
Compared to non diabetics, diabetics have a two- to threefold risk of dying prematurely of atherosclerosis. Because of this increased risk, diabetics must be extremely aggressive in reducing the risk factors linked to heart attacks and strokes. Foremost is attaining as normal a blood glucose reading as possible and reducing blood cholesterol levels.
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Posted on April 16th, 2008 by admin
Many people are unaware that they have diabetes. However there are certain warning signs that will alert the intelligent lay person to the presence of diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes
• Frequent urination in large amounts
• Excessive thirst
• Extreme hunger all the time
• Sudden weight loss for no apparent reason
• Weakness, drowsiness or fatigue
• Tingling/numbness in the limbs
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