What is diabetes insipidus?

Diabetes insipidus, also called central diabetes insipidus, is caused by decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone from the pituitary gland and is characterized by excessive volumes of urine that is diluted in appearance and excessive thirst.

How do members experience diabetes insipidus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with diabetes insipidus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for diabetes insipidus*

Who has diabetes insipidus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 4
20s 17
30s 44
40s 61
50s 102
60s 143
70+ 85

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 175
Female 286