What is diabetes mellitus?

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by either a lack of insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin effectively. Option A is incorrect because although excess sugar in the bloodstream is a symptom of diabetes, it does not fully encompass the condition. Option C is incorrect because diabetes is not a viral disease and it does not affect the liver. Option D is incorrect because it refers to a completely different condition and does not relate to diabetes.

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