E12.0: Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus with coma

Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus with coma is a serious medical condition characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of diabetes tied to malnutrition and a state of unconsciousness referred to as a coma. Malnutrition diabetes occurs when the body is unable to properly utilize or produce insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar levels, due to insufficient nutrition. Symptoms may include frequent urination, excessive thirst, uncontrolled weight loss, and fatigue. As the condition progresses, this can result into dangerously high blood sugar levels and cause a life-threatening state of a coma. This unconscious state may cause a lack of response to light, sound, and touch. As a result, vital systems of the body such as the nervous and circulatory systems are dramatically affected. It is crucial to get immediate medical attention when these signs and symptoms appear.