A blood test for copeptin, a precursor of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin), differentiates between "harmless" polydipsia-polyuria and diabetes insipidus more quickly and accurately than a ...

Type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health complications when left untreated, so spotting signs of condition is vital. The condition often linked to poor diet, lack of exercise and obesity, causes the ...

TYPE 2 diabetes is a health condition whereby the body has built a resistance to the hormone insulin. Multiple factors lead to this, including excess body weight. How do you know if you're affected?

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition characterised by high blood sugar levels that can only be managed by taking medications. A person is diagnosed with diabetes when the pancreas does not ...

The present paper is concerned with studies on a patient with chronic potassium depletion in whom a demonstrable extrarenal disturbance of water metabolism contributed significantly to the polyuric ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for polyuria? A: You should first visit a general practitioner, who will refer you to a specialist such as a urologist or an endocrinologist if required. A: If you ...

A 33-year-old Hispanic man presented with a history of generalized fatigue for the past 4 months. He was also experiencing difficulty concentrating, emotional lability, decreased libido, and erectile ...

Case Study: Obese Woman ­With Polyuria and Blurred Vision A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes complains of worsening malaise and fatigue as well as bilateral extremity cramps. Mrs. T, aged 40 ...