E10.9: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications, or simply known as Type 1 diabetes, is a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. Type 1 diabetes commonly begins in childhood or adolescence, but it can develop at any age. People affected by Type 1 diabetes experience frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, and constant hunger, among other symptoms. In Type 1 diabetes, the body mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas until little or none remains. However, the precise cause for why this happens is not known. As denoted in the code E10.9, this version of the condition signifies that the individual has not developed any complications from their diabetes, an outcome which is typically achieved through close attention to blood sugar level management.
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