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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). It's characterized by hyperglycemia, which is caused by defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
DM is often known simply as diabetes.
Symptoms include: Increased urination and thirst Weight loss even if you are not trying to Over time, consistently high blood glucose can cause health problems, such as: Heart disease, Nerve damage, Eye issues.
DM has many subclassifications, including: Type 1 Type 2 Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) Gestational diabetes Neonatal diabetes Steroid-induced diabetes
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