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In every consultation room, I meet two kinds of people when it comes to sugar: those who fear it and those who ignore it. But the real story of sugar is not just about what we eat — it’s about a silent, tireless worker inside us called insulin.

I have seen how often patients underestimate the silent yet tireless work of the immune system. It is not a single organ or structure, but rather an intricate network of cells, tissues, and chemical mediators that function with remarkable coordination — much like an elite defense army trained to detect, target, and neutralize threats.

Longevity is not just about adding years to life, but adding life to years. As physicians, we recognize that the journey toward healthy aging is built on daily habits, preventive health measures, and timely medical care.

Diabetes mellitus is not a single disease—it is a family of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar due to problems with insulin. It is one of the leading global health concerns, affecting millions of people across all age groups.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia — an abnormally high level of glucose in the blood. It results either from: • Deficient insulin secretion (the pancreas does not make enough insulin), • Impaired insulin action (cells do not respond properly to insulin), • Or a combination of both.