Eating disorders concurrent with type 1 diabetes: pathology and management
Takii, M.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine 59(3): 497-502
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0047-1852 PMID: 11268598 Document Number: 532380
Development of disordered eating is not unusual in young females with type 1 diabetes. Although the debate continues over whether or not young diabetic females are at increased risk for developing eating disorders, no one questions the devastating effect of eating disorders on the clinical course of diabetes, successful intervention is exceedingly difficult. This manuscript introduces the most current research on the epidemiology, pathology, possible mechanism of development, and management of eating disorders in type 1 diabetes. It also discusses ongoing study at Kyushu University related to the clinical characteristics of and therapy for females with type 1 diabetes and recurrent binge eating.