Water control diseases that affect the secretion or activity of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) include Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and the Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). Significant electrolyte imbalances and water retention are hallmarks of SIADH, which results from the lack of suppression of Antidiuretic hormone. Both decreased synthesis of Antidiuretic hormone (central DI) and normal Antidiuretic hormone secretion with resistance in the kidneys to its effects constitute Diabetes insipidus (DI) (nephrogenic Diabetes insipidus). Diabetic insipidus causes excessive urination because the body is unable to retain water. What is Diabetes Insipidus? Diabetes Insipidus is a condition that occurs when the ... Read More

Diabetes and insulin resistance are two related conditions that affect the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. While they share some similarities, they are also different in many ways. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disorder in which the level of blood glucose is too high because of problems with the pancreas or how body cells react to insulin. Causes − There are a couple of causative factors that can result in the development of diabetes. Diabetes type 2 is usually caused by living an unhealthy lifestyle which includes not exercising and not eating healthy food. Gestational diabetes is ... Read More