E10: Type 1 diabetes mellitus

E10.0: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with coma

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with coma, as the name suggests, is an advanced stage of Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells and produce energy. When glucose can't enter cells, it builds up in the bloodstream. Over time, high blood glucose levels can lead to various complications, one of which is diabetic coma, a life-threatening condition that makes you unconscious. The stages leading to coma in Type 1 diabetes might include frequent urination, thirst and hunger, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, and nausea or vomiting. If the sugar levels continue to rise, it can result in confusion or drowsiness, and if left unchecked, a patient can slip into a coma. It is a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention.