E11.8: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Type 2 Diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications, as the name suggests, is a type of diabetes where the body becomes resistant to the usual effects of insulin and/or gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels in the context of insulin resistance. This situation might result in a range of complications, which are unspecified in this particular case, meaning they may vary among different patients. These complications could potentially affect different bodily systems and may include conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, and eye problems among others. Progression of the disease is usually slow and symptoms may take years to appear. Common symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, constant hunger, weight loss, tingling or numbness in the feet or hands (neuropathy), sores that do not heal, and unexplained fatigue. The disease is typically associated with obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and advancing age.
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