Difference Between Diabetes Mellitus And Diabetes Insipidus

Difference Between Diabetes Mellitus And Diabetes Insipidus: Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus are two different types of diabetes. Diabetics Mellitus is the most commonly found diabetes in today’s population. These two types of diabetes are further divided into various types. The two diabetes patients suffer from different symptoms and have different levels of concentration in blood and urine. They differ from each other with respect to various parameters such as hunger, excretion of blood, causes, and the presence of sugar levels.

Difference Between Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus

The detailed difference between Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus is given below.

Parameter	Diabetes Mellitus	Diabetes Insipidus
Caused By	Diabetes Mellitus is caused by the problems in pancreas.	Diabetes Insipidus is caused by the problems in hypothalamus
Sugar level	In Diabetes Mellitus there is an increase in the glucose of levels of the blood.	In Diabetes Insipidus the glucose level is normal in blood.
Type of Disorder	Diabetes Mellitus suffers from Pancreatic disorder.	Diabetes Insipidus suffers from Hypothalamic disorder.
Concentration of urine	Urine excreted during Diabetes Mellitus has a normal concentration.	Urine excreted during Diabetes Insipidus is diluted.
Effect on Blood Cholesterol	During Diabetes Mellitus blood cholesterol increases.	During Diabetes Insipidus there is no effect on blood cholesterol.
Presence of ketone bodies	During Diabetes Mellitus the urine excreted consists of ketone bodies.	The urine excreted does not consist of ketone bodies.
Hunger	The patients feel more hungry.	The patients have normal hunger.
Excretion of Sugar	Sugar is excreted in urine during diabetes mellitus. not excreted in the urine.	Sugar is not excreted in urine during diabetes insipidus.
Symptoms	Weight loss, Dry skin, Feeling more hungry, Excessive Urination, Slow healing of cuts and wounds	Excessive colorless Urination, Feeling Thirsty, Dehydration, Weakness of muscles
Types	Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes	Central, Nephrogenic, Gestational, and Dipsogenic Diabetes.

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common forms of diabetes. Most people do suffer from this type of diabetes. In diabetes mellitus the blood glucose level increases. This rise in sugar level occurs when the body is not able to process the glucose properly. In such conditions, the pancreas is not able to produce enough amount of insulin that is required for controlling the sugar level.

Types of Diabetes Mellitus

1. Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes is a type of mellitus diabetes where the pancreas does not produce enough level of insulin which in turn leads to high glucose levels.
2. Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 Diabetes is a type of mellitus diabetes where cells are not able to use the produced insulin as the body becomes resistant to the insulin.

Symptoms Diabetes Mellitus

• Weight loss
• Dry skin
• Excessive Urination
• Slow healing of cuts and wounds

Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes Insipidus is a rare disease. Unlike diabetes mellitus, there is no increase in sugar level. In Insipidus the kidney produces lots of extra pee. Due to this the person suffers from excess urination and feels trusty again and again.

Types of Diabetes Insipidus

1. Central Diabetes Insipidus: This type of diabetes occurs when there is damage in the pituitary gland. This damage results in abnormal production and storage.
2. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus: This type of Insipidus occurs when the kidney does not function properly due to inherited gene changes.
3. Gestational Diabetes Insipidus: This type of Insipidus occurs due to pregnancy that affects vasopressin levels.
4. Dipsogenic Diabetes Insipidus: This type of Insipidus occurs when there is an issue with the hypothalamus.

Symptoms of Diabetes Insipidus

• Excessive colorless Urination
• Feeling Thirsty
• Dehydration
• Weakness of muscles

FAQs on Difference Between Diabetes Mellitus and Insipidus

Q: Explain how diabetes insipidus can be diagnosed.

Answer:

In order to diagnose the Insipidus urine and blood is being tested. Testing blood and urine can help to diagnose the presence of various components.

Q: What are preventive measures for controlling diabetes?

Answer:

Some of preventive measures for controlling diabetes includes eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, walk after a meal, reduce stress and consult a doctor regularly.

Q: Which organ is majorly affected by Diabetes Insipidus?

Answer:

Kidneys are more affected by Diabetes Insipidus. Kidneys cannot make enough required concentrated urine and much water is being passed through the body. Due to which the person feels more thirsty.

Q: What are the effects on the body due to diabetes mellitus?

Answer:

Diabetes Mellitus can damage the blood vessels, heart, kidneys and the nerves. The individuals that suffer` through Diabetes mellitus are highly prone to heart attack and kidney failure.