What Is Diabetes Insipidus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Increased Thirst
To compensate for the copious amounts of fluid leaving the body as urine, the body tries to maintain homeostasis by making the person feel thirsty. In all but one type of diabetes insipidus, thirst is a result of excess urination, not its cause, and serves to prevent dehydration.
People with diabetes insipidus usually crave cold beverages. Before diagnosis, they may try to suppress these cravings, thinking they are the cause of their frequent need to visit the bathroom. Parents, misunderstanding the situation, may deny a child’s requests for drinks. However, it is important to keep drinking because the person cannot control the amount of urine produced.
