Diabetes mellitus is a hazardous disease that affects as many as 16 million Americans

Diabetes mellitus is a hazardous disease that affects as many as 16 million Americans. It is known as one of the leading causes of death by disease and frequently goes undiagnosed. This disease has different forms of its etiology: type 1, type 2, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and other specific types.

• Your post should discuss one type of diabetes mellitus and include the appropriate ICD-10-CM code.
• Include:
  • A review of the Official Guidelines, section 1. C, subsection 4a. Diabetes mellitus.
  • You may wish to include a personal story (without violating privacy rules) of how this disease impacted you or someone you know.