E12.4: Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus with neurological complications

Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus with neurological complications, as the name suggests, is a form of diabetes that arises due to nutritional deficiency, and is associated with nerve-related problems. This form of diabetes is different from the common Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, which are usually related to the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively. In this case, lack of proper nutrition causes the body's glucose metabolism to falter, which leads to diabetes. The neurological complications indicate that the elevated blood sugar levels have begun to affect the nerves, possibly leading to symptoms like tingling or numbness sensations and muscle weakness. Unlike regular diabetes, these complications might not be readily apparent because they develop gradually. This health condition requires immediate attention as it impacts both the body's nutritional status and its nervous system.