E10.6: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other specified complications
Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other specified complications (E10.6) is a specific type of diabetes where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This means that the body is unable to produce the insulin it needs to convert glucose into energy. The term "with other specified complications" refers to the array of problems that can result from this type of diabetes, often due to high blood sugar levels over time. These complications may affect various parts of the body such as the kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart, blood vessels, among others, and they can manifest through various symptoms like blurred vision, numbness, kidney dysfunction, and heart disease. Each person experiences these complications differently, and they can develop gradually, sometimes over several years.
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