—Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by abnormal metabolism, which

results most notably in hyperglycemia , due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

— Diabetes is a serious chronic disease without a cure, and it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

— Diabetes is a serious disease associated with acute (due to hyperglycemia) and chronic (due to vascular damage) complications.

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