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One side effect of diabetes, which fortunately is not that common, is a condition known as diabetes insipidus. It means that the kidneys are not able to conserve the amount of water that the body needs in order to filter it’s blood supply sufficiently.

The water that kidneys conserve is controlled by vasopressin, also known as the antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone is produced and stored in the hypothalamus portion at the base of the brain, where it is stored in the pituitary gland until it is needed.

There are two different ways that diabetes insipidus can occur. One, is when the kidneys do not respond properly to the presence of ADH. This could be due to a defect in the kidneys that doesn’t allow them to reabsorb water as they are supposed to. This is called nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. When the level of ADH is not sufficient, this is called central diabetes insipidus. One type of central diabetes insipidus is genetic.

The central form can be caused from damaging either the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus. Some conditions that could cause this are a tumor, head injury, or an infection. The nephrongenic form can be due to kidney disease, too much calcium in the body or even a reaction to certain medications.

In both types of the disease, the individual will experience excessive thirst and even a craving for ice water. There will also be an unusually high volume of urine. While excess thirst and frequent urination are common symptoms of diabetes, in these instances, there will be a dramatic increase.

Treatment involves certain medications, depending on which type you have, and ensuring that the body stays hydrated to offset the increased urine production.

There’s a lot you can do to prevent eye problems. A recent study shows that keeping your blood glucose level closer to normal can prevent or delay the onset of diabetic eye disease. Keeping your blood pressure under control is also important. Finding and treating eye problems early can help save sight.

It is best to have an eye doctor give you a dilated eye exam at least once a year. The doctor will use eye drops to enlarge (dilate) your pupils to examine the backs of your eyes. Your eyes will be checked for signs of cataracts or glaucoma, problems that people with diabetes are more likely to get.

Because diabetic eye disease may develop without symptoms, regular eye exams are important for finding problems early. Some people may notice signs of vision changes. If you’re having trouble reading, if your vision is blurred, or if you’re seeing rings around lights, dark spots or flashing lights, you may have eye problems. Be sure to tell your health care team or eye doctor about any eye problems you may have.

There’s a lot you can do to prevent eye problems. A recent study shows that keeping your blood glucose level closer to normal can prevent or delay the onset of diabetic eye disease. Keeping your blood pressure under control is also important. Finding and treating eye problems early can help save sight.

It is best to have an eye doctor give you a dilated eye exam at least once a year. The doctor will use eye drops to enlarge (dilate) your pupils to examine the backs of your eyes. Your eyes will be checked for signs of cataracts or glaucoma, problems that people with diabetes are more likely to get.

Because diabetic eye disease may develop without symptoms, regular eye exams are important for finding problems early. Some people may notice signs of vision changes. If you’re having trouble reading, if your vision is blurred, or if you’re seeing rings around lights, dark spots or flashing lights, you may have eye problems. Be sure to tell your health care team or eye doctor about any eye problems you may have.

Are we really a nation of couch potatoes? Maybe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, parts of the country where people are the most inactive — the South and Appalachia — are also those with high rates of diabetes and obesity. Counties in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee had residents who reported the least physical activity. Colorado and Minnesota were among the most active states

Conditions such as incontinence, falls, and pain that are usually associated with getting older occur at younger ages in people with diabetes, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Researchers found that diabetic adults between ages 51 and 70 had nearly double the odds of developing age-related conditions compared with those of the same age who didn’t have diabetes. Lead author Christine Cigolle, MD, MPH, said in a press release: “Because diabetes affects multiple organ systems, it has the potential to contribute significantly to the development of a number of issues that we associate with aging.” Dr. Cigolle added that diabetics should begin screening for these problems at younger ages.

Onions can do much more for your health than make your eyes water, according to new research from Australia. Scientists at the University of Southern Queensland found that rutin derived from onions improved heart and liver functioning and reduced abdominal fat in rats previously fed a high-carb, high-fat diet. The rats had all developed signs of metabolic syndrome, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. Rutin is found in other foods as well, such as apples and red wine. Professor Lindsay Brown, the lead investigator, says that rutin may help reverse the anti-inflammatory response caused by an unhealthy diet: “What we have found in our rats tells us that rutin could improve the quality and quantity of life in people, with no known side effects.” The study will be published in next month’s Journal of Nutrition. University of Southern Queensland