Eating Disorders and Diabetes: Facing the Dual Challenge
September 2023
in “
Nutrients
”
TLDR Managing diabetes can lead to eating disorders, and eating disorders can make diabetes harder to control.
The review "Eating Disorders and Diabetes: Facing the Dual Challenge" explores the intricate relationship between eating disorders and diabetes, emphasizing the dual challenges in managing these conditions. It highlights the increased risk of medical complications and mortality, particularly in individuals with type 1 diabetes, and the prevalence of disorders like diabulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia nervosa. The review underscores the need for early recognition, comprehensive and integrated treatment approaches, and ongoing support involving nutritionists, endocrinologists, and mental health professionals to improve patient outcomes. The authors call for more research to better understand the prevalence, screening, and treatment options for comorbid eating disorders and diabetes.
