Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia (random plasma glucose more than 11 mmol/L) with disturbances of carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion (leading to insulin deficiency), insulin action (leading to insulin resistance), or both.
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