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Question
Define the following:
Diabetes mellitus
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Solution
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia). It occurs when the body either cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it produces effectively.
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