How to Cure Diabetes Insipidus

Diabetes insipidus appears when your body does not adequately regulate fluids. Though this condition is uncommon, those who have it will experience extreme thirst and will urinate in excessive amounts. There are four types of diabetes insipidus and the treatment methods are different for each kind. It is important that you find out which type you have before you can begin to cure diabetes insipidus.

While it is essential to research treatments and cures, you should always follow the recommendations as prescribed by your physician for any medical condition or ailment.

Central Diabetes Insipidus

This type occurs when your body does not produce enough of the natural anti-diuretic hormone.

• Take a synthetic hormone drug to reduce the need to urinate. The most common drug prescribed is called desmopressin. This drug is available in pill form, a nasal spray or injections.

Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus

This type occurs when your kidneys do not react to the natural anti-diuretic hormone produced by your body.

• Eat a diet low in salt and drink plenty of water so that you do not dehydrate. 


• Ask your physician if any of the medications that you are currently taking may be a contributing factor to this condition. 


• Take an anti-inflammatory drug, such as Indocid or Indocin. 


• Take a diuretic, such as hydrochlorothiazide, to help reduce excessive urination. 

Dipsogenic Diabetes Insipidus

This type may be caused by mental illness.

• Regulate your fluid intake so that you will not dehydrate. 


• Talk with your physician to find out if mental illness is causing this condition. 

Gestational Diabetes Insipidus

This type only occurs in women who are pregnant.

• Take a synthetic hormone such as desmopressin, unless your thirst mechanism is irregular. 


• Deliver your baby; as this condition will cure itself after your baby is born.