Diabetes Insipidus

In 'Diabetes Insipidus: Vasopressin Deficiency and Resistance Explained,' Blevins offers an in-depth exploration of diabetes insipidus through the lens of a seasoned professional. This book captures a career's worth of insights, from the initial encounter with a young woman suffering from neurosarcoidosis in 1988 to the recent evaluation of a middle-aged man with a history of head trauma in April 2024. The author delves into diagnostic testing, management approaches, and shares a wealth of patient stories and survey data from Pituitary World News. This reflective narrative aims to enhance understanding and inspire new perspectives on this complex disorder. While not providing formal medical advice, the author's personal opinions and experiences offer valuable insights for anyone interested in learning more about diabetes insipidus.

Lewis S. Blevins Jr., M.D., is a professor of medicine and neurological surgery at University of California, San Francisco. He is the medical director of the California Center for Pituitary Disorders at the University of California San Francisco and is a co-founder of Pituitary World News. He has authored and edited several books on topics including acromegaly, Cushing's syndrome, The Art of Neuroendocrinology, pituitary tumors, and hypopituitarism. He has also published a travelogue regarding his experiences in Ireland and is currently writing a science fiction novel.