“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir Eating disorders can be deadly and are seen as a common morbidity in adolescent and young adult females. Too often, diagnosis in men goes overlooked and treatment may…
“Diabulimia,” the pediatric endocrinologist told me. “She is missing her doses on purpose.” “Diabulimia?” I asked. I had never heard of this eating disorder before. As a new diabetes educator, I was working in in a pediatric diabetes clinic when the pediatric endocrinologist looked at our patient’s…
Early detection improves chances of successfully treating a condition Eating disorders can have serious, life-altering consequences in both children and adults. But they go beyond the typical associations, which are simply undereating or purging after large meals. Such disorders most commonly develop in the…
Studies show patients with type 1 diabetes are more than twice as likely to have this dual diagnosis. It’s well known that those who have type 1 diabetes are susceptible to medical complications such as eye disease, kidney disease and nerve damage. It’s less…
A quick and effective screening tool Eating disorders are a group of psychological conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in eating patterns and a preoccupation with body shape and weight.1 Early detection of eating disorders is critical to their outcomes. Primary care providers play an…
Learn how physical therapists partner with primary care providers to help patients recover. Whether it’s for a cancer patient or a diabetic or someone with high cholesterol or someone who is overweight or obese, exercise is a part of a healthcare regimen. One group…