Individuals who develop the symptoms of DI outside of the hospital may look similar to Diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes. They will have excessive urination and thirst. However, no sugar will be lost in the urine and the sufferer will not have excess sugar in the blood stream. In fact, glucose doesn’t play a part in the condition at all.
Urination continues throughout the day and night time. This can be very problematic for children because it can result in bed wetting. It also interferes with eating, growth, weight gain and appetite. Children may present to their pediatrician with fever, vomiting or diarrhea. Adults who aren’t diagnosed can stay healthy for years as long as they stay hydrated. However, this puts both adults and children at higher risk for dehydration which also can lead to other significant problems.
