Eating Disorders and Diabetes: Facing the Dual Challenge
September 2023
in “
Nutrients
”
Studysummary This review highlights the complex relationship between eating disorders and diabetes, indicating that individuals with diabetes may be at increased risk for eating disorders due to dietary and management demands, which can in turn affect blood sugar control.
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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.
