diabetes mellitus

• Doença crônica caracterizada por níveis elevados de açúcar no sangue, causada pela incapacidade do corpo de produzir ou usar eficazmente a insulina.

A chronic medical condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, resulting from the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.

1. Chronic metabolic disorderB2formal

   A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the body's cells not responding properly to insulin.

   Distúrbio metabólico crônico

   • Diabetes mellitus requires careful management of diet and exercise.
   • The doctor diagnosed him with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
   • Untreated diabetes mellitus can lead to serious complications.