Diabulimia
Diabulimia
Diabulimia (/ˌdaɪəbjuːˈlɪmiə/) is a non-medical term that refers to an eating disorder in which people with Type 1 diabetes deliberately give themselves less insulin than they need, for the purpose of weight loss.
Etymology
The term "Diabulimia" is a portmanteau of "diabetes" and "bulimia". It is not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but the behaviors associated with it are serious and can lead to significant health complications.
Definition
Diabulimia is characterized by the intentional manipulation of insulin dosages in individuals with Type 1 diabetes with the aim of inducing weight loss. This is achieved by skipping or reducing insulin doses, which leads to the excretion of glucose in urine and subsequent weight loss.
Symptoms
Symptoms of diabulimia can include frequent urination, excessive thirst, high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), rapid weight loss, fatigue, poor wound healing, and recurrent yeast infections.
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Treatment
Treatment for diabulimia often involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes diabetes education, dietary counseling, mental health treatment, and, in some cases, medication. It is important for individuals with diabulimia to receive care from healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about both eating disorders and diabetes management.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diabulimia
- Wikipedia's article - Diabulimia
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