What is  Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by a chronic hyperglycemia-induced triad of symptoms (polydipsia, polyuria and polyphagia) caused by elevated blood glucose level and metabolic dysregulation. Untreated Diabetes mellitus leads to multiorgan and systemic injury to the heart, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels, which impairs quality of life and increase the rate of deaths caused by Diabetes mellitus  complications. Diabetes mellitus also increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (affecting 30% to 40% of individuals with diabetes), which is a major predictor of long-term mortality.