Can I drink alcohol with diabetes insipidus?

I would assume that because alcohol is a diuretic and alcohol causes dehydration that alcohol would only make the condition that much worse. I take several medications which cause dry mouth and I urinate frequently... when I drink... things get much worse.

Be cautious... I have had DI for over 30 years. I drink but, only in very small amounts. The real problem is putting too much liquid into your body and it can cause hyponatremia. Also, alcohol can interact with certain meds.

I realize it's a bit late but I drink with DI, probably your best bet is talking to your doctor if you haven't already

Hi Scotdog
I have been diagnosed with cranial DI, how are you getting on with drinking alcohol. I have the same question as you had back in 2015 but can find much support on the internet about it.

Hello, in response to drinking alcohol with DI i say be very careful. I've had DI for about 1 year now and my Doctors didnt give me any advice on drinking alcohol. I am 21 and a college student so i drank a few ties per week. I found that drinking with DI can be dangerous because desmopressin will lower sodium levels and electrolytes, and so will alcohol. I was hospitalized with hyponatremia that i believe was caused by drinking alcohol regularly.

Hi Scot,
I hope this message isn't too late to reach you. But my name's Keith, at the age of thirteen I was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus due to a brain tumour. I'm now thrifty seven, married with three children.
I take four puffs of desmopressin twice a day. I wasn't told much about DI at the time. But I drink achohol socially, sometimes on a weekly basis. I can honestly say I haven't had any problems. But as they say keep things in moderation.
I hope this helps, I would also say try not to let DI run your life.

All the best.

Hi, please, please be careful. I have lost a dear friend due to drinking alcohol while being diabetic. It was devastating. A quote that sums up the answer to your question is as follows: "While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise, excess alcohol can actually decrease your blood sugar level -- sometimes causing it to drop into dangerous levels".
So you must take extra care if you decide that you are going to have a drink, and keep a close check on your blood sugar levels...

Hello Scotdog01. I think 'moderation' is the word here! I am on Insulin and Diabetic tablets - so the most I drink is 3 glasses of Red Wine at any one time. Happy New Year To You. Regards, William.