vaginal infection an inflammation of the vagina that M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, creates discharge, odor, irritation, 4.I, and or itching . urinary tract infection infection in any part of the M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, urinary system including 4.I kidneys, ureters, bladder, and , and urethra, or . a burning sensation, abdominal pain, and frequency in urination oral thrush a yeast infection of the tongue, M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, inner cheek, lip, or gums 4.I, and . moniliasis yeast infections affecting moist M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, areas of the skin 4.J, and . gastroparesis (paralysis of severe delayed gastric emptying M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, the stomach) (sometimes with dumping 4.I, and syndrome) due to vagus nerve involvement, and possible nausea, vomiting, early fullness in the stomach, bloating, abdominal pain, and weight loss n. Skin Diabetes mellitus may result in skin complications. The table below contains Complications a description of diabetic skin complications. of Diabetes Mellitus Diabetic Skin Complications Description candida fungal infection, specifically a yeast infection in moist areas dermatophytes a group of three types of fungus causing superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails ulcers sores on the skin to include disintegration of tissue necrobiosis lipoidica plaque-like yellow to brown lesions over diabeticorum the anterior tibial surfaces of the legs that may ulcerate diabetic dermopathy or small plaques with a “shin spots” raised border, also usually over the anterior tibial surfaces that may also ulcerate bullosis diabeticorum blisters spontaneously appearing on the hands or feet that heal in two to five weeks, sometimes with scarring and atrophy
vaginal infection an inflammation of the vagina that creates discharge, odor, irritation, or itching M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.I, and . urinary tract infection infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, or a burning sensation, abdominal pain, and frequency in urination M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.I , and . oral thrush a yeast infection of the tongue, inner cheek, lip, or gums M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.I, and . moniliasis yeast infections affecting moist areas of the skin M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.J, and . gastroparesis (paralysis of the stomach) severe delayed gastric emptying (sometimes with dumping syndrome) due to vagus nerve involvement, and possible nausea, vomiting, early fullness in the stomach, bloating, abdominal pain, and weight loss M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 4.I, and n. Skin Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus may result in skin complications. The table below contains a description of diabetic skin complications. Diabetic Skin Complications Description candida fungal infection, specifically a yeast infection in moist areas dermatophytes a group of three types of fungus causing superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails ulcers sores on the skin to include disintegration of tissue necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum plaque-like yellow to brown lesions over the anterior tibial surfaces of the legs that may ulcerate diabetic dermopathy “shin spots” or small plaques with a raised border, also usually over the anterior tibial surfaces that may also ulcerate bullosis diabeticorum blisters spontaneously appearing on the hands or feet that heal in two to five weeks, sometimes with scarring and atrophy
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