What would happen if a person with diabetes insipidus were to drink alcohol, like around 5-6 drinks. Would it be extremely unhealthy or perhaps even fatal for them, or would it probably just make them feel crappy for a day or two? Thanks!
2007-08-30 16:04:57 · 8 answers · asked by chrismc30590 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Oh, I also forgot to mention, If the person were to make sure they stayed plenty hydrated before and after drinking, and took some vitamins such as B12.
2007-08-30 16:09:23 · update #1
Yes, i realize its unhealthy to drink to excess for anyone, but please consider the point of my question!
2007-08-30 16:11:33 · update #2
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder that causes the patient to produce tremendous quantities of urine. The massively increased urine output is usually accompanied by intense thirst
Diabetes insipidus (DI) causes frequent urination. You become extremely thirsty, so you drink. Then you urinate. This cycle can keep you from sleeping or even make you wet the bed. Your body produces big volumes of urine that are almost all water.
DI is different from diabetes mellitus (DM), which involves insulin problems
DI is caused by a problem with your pituitary gland or your kidneys. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. Medicines can often help
Alcohol will further exacerbate the condition as it's dehydrating.
Mortality/Morbidity
Mortality is rare in adults as long as water is available.
Severe dehydration, hypernatremia, fever, cardiovascular collapse, and death can ensue in children, elderly people, or in those with complicating illnesses.
2007-08-30 17:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, there are two parts to the FMLA form. One is for the employee and the other is for the doctor. If you only fill out your portion the FMLA form will not be valid with your company. You do not have to disclose the condition that you have on the forms and neither does your doctor. The questions asked if your condition is of a certain type of nature such as chronic, (etc). It's asks about restrictions, ex, what the employee may be able to and may not be able to do. It also asks how often the person will require treatment, what kind of leave the person will require, and more questions like this. And if you give this form in confidence and you do put down that you have HIV and someone tells someone, they can be fired from their job because this is private medical information. This falls under HIPPA. Good luck.
2016-03-14 06:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who gets it?
"Diabetes insipidus most frequently occurs in persons in their 20s, more often in males than females. The disorder may run in families, though the cause is unknown. Diabetes insipidus can occur after an injury to the head; brain surgery; cancer; sarcoidosis, causing destruction of the pituitary gland; the use of certain medications that decrease ADH production; ********excessive use of alcohol********** and any condition or illness that causes decreased oxygen delivery to the brain. Diabetes insipidus may also occur in women who are pregnant or have just given birth, and in patients with AIDS who have suffered certain types of brain infections." (******* are mine to stress the phrase)
Diabetes insipidus is Type 2. I have a son, 29, who developed it at 26 and he is (at times) a heavy drinker. Alcohol can be a *cause* of diabetes insipidus. I also have a son, 31, who has Type 1, diabetes mellitus. He very rarely has any alcoholic drink.
Yes, alcohol for any diabetic can kill.
2007-08-30 16:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First off, I'm a nursing student and have studied diabetes to an extent in a few of my classes. People with diabetes have to be careful to watch their glucose levels because their body is not producing enough insulin to cope with the food and drinks being consumed. Now I'm not sure about FATAL, but drinking like that without any medication to balance it out can be VERY harmful...and permanent damage may be done. I suggest you tell this person to see a doctor if they haven't already and to go to the emergency room if they begin to have vision problems.
2007-08-30 16:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by HelloooooNurse! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's no pretending that this is NOT healthy.
That said ...
The diabetic could lower the risk of injury by closing monitoring his glucose and adjusting his diet accordingly.
It would also be helpful to have a "designated checker" to pay attention and make sure the diabetic remained able to manage his disease, inject insulin, etc.
And it might also be helpful to do some advance research on the least taxing drink options -- for example, vodka rocks would certainly have fewer calories and carbs than a pina colada.
2007-08-30 16:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by transplant mom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Guys, this is diabetes INSIPIDUS... not diabetes mellitus which is a blood sugar regulation disorder. D.I. is also called 'water diabetes,' because the body loses the ability to regulate water retention, and the patient urinates very frequently.
sorry, I have no expertise in D.I. (only D.M.)... but I would think that alcohol would magnify this, as you well know, but to what degree, I'm sorry, I have no idea. :-(
2007-08-30 16:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by MsWahoo2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could cause a fluid imbalance due to the alcohol causing dehydration
I wouldnt advise it
2007-08-30 16:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's unhealthy to drink alcohol no matter if you have a certain disease or not.
2007-08-30 16:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by redbutterfly78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋