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Question
Distinguish between the following pair:
Diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus (cause and symptoms)
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Solution
| Diabetes mellitus | Diabetes insipidus | |
| 1. | Diabetes mellitus is caused by a lack of insulin hormone. | Diabetes insipidus is caused by a lack of bodily fluids and antidiuretic hormones. |
| 2. | Loss of weight and fatigue are symptoms. In some situations, it can impair vision. Patients emit glucose-loaded urine. | In this instance, the body produces dilute urine and does not eliminate glucose. |
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