<Tr> <Th> Deaths </Th> <Td> 1.5--5.0 million per year </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period . Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger . If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications . Acute complications can include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, or death . Serious long - term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes . </P> <P> Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced . There are three main types of diabetes mellitus: </P>

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