Patient A: Has Diabetes insipidus. They have polyuria and dilute urine. They present with some signs of sever dehydration including increased thirst, rapid respirations and rapid heart rate. Their blood pressure is low Patient B: Has Diabetes mellitus type 1. They are not taking medication for it. They are confused and lethargic. They are breathing heavy and fast and the breath has a fruity odor. They have polyuria and increased thirst. Explain the difference between diabetes insipidusand diabetes mellitus (I swear, if you write "The name", so help me...). This answer should address the cause for these two diagnoses and what organs or organ systems are at fault, or would be investigated for this disease.

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Patient A: Has Diabetes insipidus. They have polyuria and dilute urine. They present with some signs of sever dehydration including increased thirst, rapid respirations and rapid heart rate. Their blood pressure is low

Patient B: Has Diabetes mellitus type 1. They are not taking medication for it. They are confused and lethargic. They are breathing heavy and fast and the breath has a fruity odor. They have polyuria and increased thirst.

  1. Explain the difference between diabetes insipidusand diabetes mellitus (I swear, if you write "The name", so help me...). This answer should address the cause for these two diagnoses and what organs or organ systems are at fault, or would be investigated for this disease. 
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