A chronic systemic disease that results from insulin deficiency or resistance and causes the body to improperly metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats is known as ________:

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The description matches the symptoms and characteristics of diabetes mellitus, a disease that affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels due to a lack of insulin or resistance to its effects. Cushing's syndrome, dyslipidemia, and hypothyroidism may all have metabolic consequences, but they do not fit the specific profile described.

A Chronic Systemic Disease That Results from Insulin Deficiency or Resistance