![]() Type 1 diabetes with disordered eating (T1DE), also known as diabulimia, is when you reduce or stop taking insulin to lose weight. We've put together some next steps for you to think about, to get the support you need to overcome this. Lots of people with diabetes have overcome these feelings and changed their eating behaviours. If you take insulin to treat your diabetes, do you ever take less insulin than you should?.Do you think you’re fat when others say you’re too thin?.Have you lost quite a lot of weight in the last few months?.Do you worry you’ve lost control over how much you eat?.Do you make yourself sick because you feel uncomfortably full or do you feel guilty or ashamed about what you’ve eaten?.If you’re answering yes to some of these, it’s important that you talk to someone. We’ve put together some questions to help you think about your relationship with eating. ![]() Over time, disordered eating behaviours like this can lead to eating disorders, like anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder. exercising a lot without eating enough to balance it out.denial of the seriousness of symptoms and conditions.feelings of guilt, shame and judgement about eating habits, blood glucose levels and weight or body shape.fear of weight gain and concerns about body image.trying to lose weight by making yourself sick or restricting insulin.binge eating (eating a lot of food very often and not feeling in control).going into diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or near DKA episodes.increase in HbA1c or blood sugar levels that are going up and down a lot.Here are some of the signs of disordered eating: This information is also for family members or friends who are worried someone they know with diabetes is developing an eating disorder. If you’re worried that you have an eating problem, it’s important to know the warning signs so you can get the right support at the right time. How to recognise an eating disorder with diabetes It is estimated that 5 to 9% of people living with type 2 diabetes have binge eating disorder, although there needs to be more research in this area. Eating disorders are twice as common in people with type 1 diabetes than people without the condition. It is estimated that up to 30% of people with type 1 diabetes have an eating disorder. ![]() Lynsey, who had an eating disorder How common are eating disorders? ![]() “I’ve realised I’m not the only one who’s been through something like this. Here we’ll help you recognise disordered eating behaviour, find out what can cause it and you’ll read how some people have overcome this. And they can happen to anyone, not just because you have diabetes. These eating problems are more common than you think – you’re not alone in this. But one can lead to the other, so it’s really important you get help before things get worse. But the signs and behaviours are similar, like skipping insulin for weight loss, or binge eating and making yourself sick. Here we look at eating disorders and diabetes and explore what can be done to overcome this.ĭisordered eating isn’t the same as having a diagnosed eating disorder. Having diabetes can mean a bigger focus on diet, weight and body image, so it’s not surprising that some people can start to feel negatively about food. This can lead to something called disordered eating behaviour or possibly an eating disorder.ĭiabetes and food are closely linked. Some people with diabetes can develop an unhealthy relationship or fixation on food. ![]()
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