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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice 2023; 06(02): 042-044
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1763277
Commentary

Changing the Name of Diabetes Insipidus: A Middle Eastern Perspective

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  • Salem A. Beshyah 

    1   Department of Medicine, Yas Clinic Khalifa City, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    2   Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    3   Department of Medicine, Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Introduction

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disorder characterized by excretion of large amounts of hypotonic urine. In clinical practice, the differential diagnosis comprises four entities.[1] A working group representing national and international endocrinology, nephrology, and pediatric societies has recently proposed changing the name of “diabetes insipidus.” The group released an editorial simultaneously in several international journals.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] No representation of any of the developing regions was evident. However, since these proposals would most likely be accepted in clinical practice and scholarly communications worldwide, this commentary aims to increase global dissemination with a particular focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since resistance to change has been demonstrated in the region.[7]

The working group reviewed the historical context, discussed the rationale for this proposed name change, and outlined the practical steps for implementing the name change. These are highlighted below with some MENA perspectives.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Publication History

Article published online:
30 June 2023

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