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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by a relative or absolute absence of insulin. Although various types of diabetes have been described (type 1, type 2 and gestational), all are characterised by high blood glucose levels. Worldwide, there are more than 420 million individuals with diabetes (approximately 9% of the worldwide adult population), although it has been estimated that more than 40% of cases are still undiagnosed.