1. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion or action.
2. There are several types of diabetes including type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes, and other rare forms.
3. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. It accounts for approximately 10% of diabetes cases.