E12.8: Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications, also known as E12.8, is a type of diabetes triggered by chronic nutritional deficiencies. This is a single condition that occurs when your body can’t effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body control the level of sugar in your blood. A significant lack of proper nutrition can impair the body’s ability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively. This leads to high blood sugar levels, which if left unchecked, can cause various complications. However, with this particular condition, these complications aren’t clearly specified. They could range from heart issues to kidney damage, nerve damage, and vision problems. The severity and progression of this condition can greatly vary from patient to patient but maintaining proper nutrition is key to managing this condition.