Consumer health info by ICD-10 / RxCUI code API

{
  "code": "E11.9",
  "system": "icd10"
}

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  "returned": 3,
  "topics": [
    {
      "title": "Diabetes Type 2",
      "url": "https://medlineplus.gov/diabetestype2.html?utm_source=mplusconnect&utm_medium=service",
      "summary": "What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar , levels are too high. Glucose is your main source of energy. It comes from the foods you eat. A hormone called insulin helps the glucose get into your cells to give them energy. If you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use insulin well. The glucose then stays in your blood and not enough goes into your cells. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems . But you can take steps to manage your diabetes and try to prevent these health problems. What causes type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes may be caused by a combination of factors: Being …",
      "updated": "2026-06-05T00:13:26Z"
    },
    {
      "title": "Type 2 diabetes",
      "url": "https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/type-2-diabetes?utm_source=mplusconnect&utm_medium=service",
      "summary": "Type 2 diabetes is a disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar. In this form of diabetes, the body stops using and making insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps regulate blood glucose levels. Specifically, insulin controls how much glucose (a type of sugar) is passed from the blood into cells, where it is used as an energy source. When blood glucose levels are high (such as after a meal), the pancreas releases insulin to move the excess glucose into cells, which reduces the amount of glucose in the blood. Most people who develop type 2 diabetes first have insulin resistance, a condition in which the body's c…",
      "updated": "2026-06-05T00:13:26Z"
    },
    {
      "title": "Type 2 Diabetes",
      "url": "https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/type-2-diabetes?utm_medium=ehr+service&utm_source=medlineplus+connect",
      "summary": "Learn about the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, what causes the disease, how it’s diagnosed, and steps you can take to help prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.",
      "updated": "2026-06-05T00:13:26Z"
    }
  ],
  "disclaimer": "Informational reference/terminology data only — NOT medical advice. Verify against authoritative sources and a qualified professional before any clinical, billing, or treatment decision."
}

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