Diabulimia
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Diabulimia is a life-threatening eating disorder that can affect people with Type 1 diabetes. It involves restricting or limiting insulin doses to lose weight.
US Cases: 29,000 died
World Cases: 666,000
Sex Ratio: M/8F
Age Onset: Age 17.5
Brain Area: reducinginsulin to lose weight
Symptoms: type1diabetics refusinginsulin
Progression: computer/sex/theft impulsivity,varies
Therapies: cognitive behavioral therapy for sex
Medications: gambling-fluvoxamine,clomipramine
YouTube Video: What is diabulimia?
Amazon or Library book: Complete Diabetic Cookbook
Support Groups:
National Alliance for Eating Disorders-1-866-662-1235