Diabetes mellitus

Definition

An endocrine and metabolic disorder with heterogenous aetiologies which is characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia and disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

6 subordinate codes

• 5A10Type 1 diabetes mellitus
• 5A11Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• 5A12Malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus
• 5A13Diabetes mellitus, other specified type
• 5A14Diabetes mellitus, type unspecified
• 5A20-5A2YAcute complications of diabetes mellitus

Nearby in Endocrine diseases

• 5A00-5A0ZDisorders of the thyroid gland or thyroid hormones system
• 5A40-5A4ZOther disorders of glucose regulation or pancreatic internal secretion
• 5A50-5A5ZDisorders of the parathyroids or parathyroid hormone system
• 5A60-5A6ZDisorders of the pituitary hormone system
• 5A70-5A7ZDisorders of the adrenal glands or adrenal hormone system
• 5A80-5A8ZDisorders of the gonadal hormone system
• 5A90-5A9ZCertain disorders of puberty
• 5B00-5B0ZPolyglandular dysfunction