What is Diabetes?Diabetes is often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus.Also, it describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. atients with high blood sugar will typically e!perience frequent urination (polyuria), will become increasingly thirsty (polydipsia) and will be "ery hungry (polyphagia).#Diabetes is a common disease, yet e"ery indi"idual needs unique care.We encouragepeople with diabetes and their families to learn as much as possible about the latest medical therapies and approaches,as well as healthy lifestyle choices. %ood communication with a team of e!perts can help you feel in control and respond to changing needs.&Diabetes is a condition where the amount of glucose in your blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. 'his happens when your pancreas either does not produce any insulin, or not enough, to help glucose enter your body(s cells. )t can also occur when the insulin that is produced does not wor* properly. As a result, the body is less able to regulate the le"el of blood sugar, which can result in hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) or hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar).