What is the medical name for diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus is the correct medical term for the group of diseases that result in high blood sugar (too much glucose in the blood). This term encompasses both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, which are the most recognized forms of diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by the body's inability to properly process food for use as energy, leading to a variety of symptoms and long-term health complications if not managed properly.

In contrast, diabetes insipidus refers to a condition that involves an imbalance of fluids in the body, distinct from the glucose dysregulation seen in diabetes mellitus. Diabetes neuropathy is not a type of diabetes but rather a complication that can arise from diabetes mellitus, affecting the nerves. The term diabetes type A is not a recognized medical classification and appears to be a misinterpretation of diabetes classifications. Thus, diabetes mellitus is the correct designation for the condition characterized by issues with blood sugar regulation.