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{{short description|Group of endocrine diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels}}
{{About|the common insulin disorder|the urine hyper-production disorder|Diabetes insipidus}}
{{Infobox medical condition (new)
| name          = Diabetes mellitus
| pronounce     = {{IPAc-en|ˌ|d|aɪ|_|ə|'|b|i|_|t|i|z|,_|-|t|I|s}}
| image         = Blue circle for diabetes.svg
| image_size    = 250px
| alt           = A hollow circle with a thick blue border and a clear centre
| caption       = Universal blue circle symbol for diabetes
| field         = [[Endocrinology]]
| symptoms      = {{Plainlist|
* [[polyuria|Frequent urination]]
* [[polydipsia|Increased thirst]]
* [[polyphagia|Increased hunger]]
}}
| complications = {{Plainlist|
* Metabolic imbalances
* Cardiovascular diseases
* Nerve and brain damage
* Kidney failure
* Gastrointestinal changes
}}
| duration      = Remission may occur, but diabetes is often life-long
| types         = {{Plainlist|
* Type 1 diabetes
* Type 2 diabetes
* Gestational diabetes
}}
| causes        = Insulin insufficiency or gradual resistance
| risks         = {{Plainlist|
* '''Type 1''': [[Family history]]
* '''Type 2''': [[Obesity]], lack of exercise, [[Heredity|genetics]], air pollution
}}
| diagnosis     = {{Plainlist|
* High [[blood sugar]]
* Increased [[HbA1c]]
}}
| treatment     = {{Plainlist|
* [[Lifestyle causes of type 2 diabetes|Lifestyle changes]]
* [[Diabetes medication]]
}}
| medication    = {{Plainlist|
* [[Insulin (medication)|Insulin]]
* [[Anti-diabetic medication|Anti-hyperglycaemics]]
}}
| frequency     = 463 million (8.8%)
| deaths        = 4.2 million (2019)
}}