Write differences between
Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus (symptoms).

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Diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs due to hyposecretion of insulin, a pancreatic hormone.
Diabetes insipidus is a condition that occurs due to hyposecretion of Vasopressin or antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes insipidus
1. Increase in blood sugar levels. 1. Normal blood sugar levels.
2. Urine is produced in high amounts, with normal concentration and the presence of sugar. 2. Urine is produced in extremely high amounts, which is dilute and does not have sugar in it.
3. It is characterized by an increase in thirst, urination, acidosis of blood, blurred vision, complications of the kidney, and lack of energy. 3. It is characterized by loss of water, increase in thirst, dehydration, loss of strength, and disturbance in electrolyte balance.

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Diabetes mellitus	Diabetes insipidus
1. Increase in blood sugar levels.	1. Normal blood sugar levels.
2. Urine is produced in high amounts, with normal concentration and the presence of sugar.	2. Urine is produced in extremely high amounts, which is dilute and does not have sugar in it.
3. It is characterized by an increase in thirst, urination, acidosis of blood, blurred vision, complications of the kidney, and lack of energy.	3. It is characterized by loss of water, increase in thirst, dehydration, loss of strength, and disturbance in electrolyte balance.