Diabetes insipidus

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By Mayo Clinic staff

If you have diabetes insipidus, it's important to prevent dehydration. Your doctor will suggest how much fluid you may need to take in to avoid becoming dehydrated. Be sure to carry water with you wherever you go, in case you're in a situation where water or fluids aren't readily available.

Wear a medical alert bracelet or carry a medical alert card in your wallet so that if you have a medical emergency, a health care professional will recognize immediately your need for special treatment.

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Sept. 6, 2008

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