Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Disability is defined as any physical, cognitive, sensory, or mental impairment that affects a person's ability to perform tasks or participate fully in society.

Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) are a measure of overall disease burden, expressed as the number of years lost due to ill-health, disability, or early death.

The Disease Control Priorities Project (DCPP) is an ongoing project that aims to determine priorities for disease control across the world, particularly in low-income countries.

Harvard University is a renowned private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).