By Mohsen Halaby, MD Board-Certified Internal Medicine Carebridge Medical | Serving Ohio Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States — and one of the most misunderstood. Many patients are told:“You have diabetes.”“Take this medication.”“Come back in six months.” But diabetes is not a six-month disease. It is a daily metabolic condition that requires consistent monitoring, education, accountability, and personalized medical strategy.