What is diabetes insipidus?
Despite the name, diabetes insipidus is not related to type 1 or type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus). Diabetes insipidus is a hormone disorder that occurs when the body doesn't produce enough antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or doesn't use the hormone effectively.
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Reviewed/Updated: 11/10
Created: 09/00