Question 1

can you still have diabetes insipidus even if your plasma sodium levels are normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as your thirst mechanism is intact and you drink enough fluids to compensate for your excessive losses. Very hard to do, however, unless you have a very mild form of diabetes insipidus.

Question 2

i am feeling my mouth becom salt taste akways and i have diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Salty Taste in Mouth: Dehydration. This may be due to inadequate fluid intake or excessive fluid loss. Review your diet. Excessive intake of alcohol or caffeine can cause fluid loss, resulting in dehydration, which can make saliva saltier.
Side effect of certain medications, such as anti-thyroid medications and chemotherapy drugs. Salivary gland diseases and post nasal drainage.

Question 3

anxiety. worried about diabetes insipidus. one day i will pee a lot and the next its normal. never wake up to pee. pee is usually pale yellow and transparent. all recent labs normal (cbc,sodium,potassium,ast,alt, src/efgr,a1c) all normal. possible?

Accepted Answer

: Not sure why you are concerned about this uncommon disorder. If DI is present, polyuria (more than 3 liters a day) is persistent day after day.  So your voiding pattern is not consistent with DI. Blood test can still be normal in DI if your fluid intake can make up for the fluid loss. Good luck.

Question 4

can you have diabetes insipidus with normal blood sodium levels ?

Accepted Answer

: Anything is possible since it depends on what the sodium level is at baseline. If there is an abnormal sodium level at baseline, the diabetes insipidus could normalize it. Typically the sodium level increases with diabetes insipidus because there is dehydration associated with the disorder. If it is caught early, the sodium level may also be normal. Good luck!

Question 5

once someone with diabetes insipidus begins treatment are they able to resume a diet with moderate sodium (after being on a very low sodium diet)?

Accepted Answer

I'd still restrict. : Di results in inappropriate water loss in the urine. As long as you have free access to water, you shouldn't run into any serious problems, but even with specific treatment, modestly restricting your salt and protein intake can lessen the thirst sensation and subsequently the volume of urine you will make. That means less trips to the bathroom.

Question 6

i'm actually asking about my grandmother. 90, only has diabetes and high blood pressure. constant drop in sodium, 117. 3 salt tabs a day, still drops?

Accepted Answer

Hyponatremia: Or low sodium is always of concern and should always be investigated (specifically when that low). A thorough review of her meds, symptoms as well as a physical exam are recommended. Further work up should include blood/ urine tests and imaging as deemed appropriate. Have your grandma see her doc as soon as possible.

Question 7

can the hypernatremia of diabetes insipidus be disguised as normal serum sodium due to extreme low sodium diet for many years?

Accepted Answer

Well...: I doubt it. It's all about the loss of water. You'd get worse dehydration and low blood pressure, but electrolytes wouldn't be normal

Question 8

how do you get diabetes type 1 (out of interest) like do you get diabetes type 1 from eating too much sugar or salt or whatever or is it something your are born with?

Accepted Answer

: Type 1 DM or diabetes related to total loss of Insulin production is common to kids but rare in adults. An infection trigger by a gut virus is followed by development of antibodies that attack  islet cell Insulin production. When islet cells stop making insulin T1DM results. Overweight adults make their own insulin but not enough for their needs. In short, their overeating of any foods can do it.

Question 9

87year old gfr is 26 bun is 26 creat 1.7 no diabetes has high blood pressure well controled low salt diet no dialysis dr stated i am worried?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: The person you wrote about has kidney insufficiency, probably due to high blood pressure. It is imperative to follow your doctor's instructions to maintain the residual kidney function. The patient may benefit from seeing a nephrologist.

Question 10

doc suspects diabetes insipidus. symptoms are rapidly relieved by eating salt (dehydration, headaches, twitching, urine output all decrease). why?

Accepted Answer

Not DI?: Diabetes insipidus is characterized by large amounts of dilute urine usually accompanied by very high serum sodium levels. Hydration and replacement of DDAVP (desmopressin) are the treatment. Consuming salt wouldn't help and could worsen the problem.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Do people with diabetes crave salt

A member asked:

Can you still have diabetes insipidus even if your plasma sodium levels are normal?

A member asked:

I am feeling my mouth becom salt taste akways and i have diabetes?

A member asked:

Anxiety. worried about diabetes insipidus. one day i will pee a lot and the next its normal. never wake up to pee. pee is usually pale yellow and transparent. all recent labs normal (cbc,sodium,potassium,ast,alt, src/efgr,a1c) all normal. possible?

A member asked:

Can you have diabetes insipidus with normal blood sodium levels ?

A member asked:

Once someone with diabetes insipidus begins treatment are they able to resume a diet with moderate sodium (after being on a very low sodium diet)?

A member asked:

I'm actually asking about my grandmother. 90, only has diabetes and high blood pressure. constant drop in sodium, 117. 3 salt tabs a day, still drops?

A member asked:

Can the hypernatremia of diabetes insipidus be disguised as normal serum sodium due to extreme low sodium diet for many years?

A member asked:

How do you get diabetes type 1 (out of interest) like do you get diabetes type 1 from eating too much sugar or salt or whatever or is it something your are born with?

A member asked:

87year old gfr is 26 bun is 26 creat 1.7 no diabetes has high blood pressure well controled low salt diet no dialysis dr stated i am worried?

A member asked:

Doc suspects diabetes insipidus. symptoms are rapidly relieved by eating salt (dehydration, headaches, twitching, urine output all decrease). why?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?