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Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes insipidus·Also: Wasserharnruhr

Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder of the body's water balance in which the kidneys excrete too much water. Those affected suffer from intense thirst and pass large amounts of urine; despite the name, the condition has nothing to do with blood sugar.

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