abbreviation for the chronic disease involving a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism is
diabetes mellitus (DM). chronic disease involving a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism caused by underactivity of the islets of Langerhans and characterized by elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia). DM can cause chronic renal disease, retinopathy, and neuropathy.In extreme cases the patient may develop ketosis, acidosis, and finally coma.ddison disease. chronic syndrome resulting from a deficiency in the hormonal secretion of the adrenal cortex. Symptoms may include weakness, darkening of skin, loss of appetite, depression and other emotional problems. î î î.