This document discusses diabetes mellitus and its various types and complications. It defines diabetes as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion or insulin action. There are two main types - type 1 diabetes which results from an absolute deficiency of insulin due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, and type 2 diabetes which is due to insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion. The document outlines the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria and long term complications of both types of diabetes, which can include damage to blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys if not properly managed.