<P> Diabetes mellitus ( DM ) , commonly referred to as diabetes , is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period . Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination , increased thirst , and increased hunger . If left untreated , diabetes can cause many complications . Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis , hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state , or death . Serious long - term complications include cardiovascular disease , stroke , chronic kidney disease , foot ulcers , and damage to the eyes . </P>
<P> Diabetes mellitus ( DM ) , commonly referred to as diabetes , is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period . Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination , increased thirst , and increased hunger . If left untreated , diabetes can cause many complications . Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis , hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state , or death . Serious long - term complications include cardiovascular disease , stroke , chronic kidney disease , foot ulcers , and damage to the eyes . </P>
diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases all of which present with
diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases all of which present with
high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period
high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period