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Poos S, Faerovitch M, Pinto C, Jamalkhani N, Chaudhri F, Khan S, Lo DF, McGowan K, Martin A. The role of diabetes distress in Diabulimia. J Eat Disord 2023; 11:213. [PMID: 38041170 PMCID: PMC10691075 DOI: 10.1186/s40337-023-00924-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023] Open
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IMPORTANCE Diabulimia is a disordered eating behavior in which a person with type 1 diabetes withholds insulin injections to lose weight. It is thought that the psychosocial stress of managing this chronic disease, which is termed diabetes distress, may contribute to developing diabulimia. OBJECTIVE This paper explores links between diabetes distress and diabulimia and their relevance to the diagnosis and treatment of diabulimia by assessing whether people with diabulimia report measurable evidence of diabetes distress. EVIDENCE REVIEW We evaluated studies examining the qualitative experiences of people with disordered eating behaviors in the setting of type 1 diabetes for themes of diabetes distress by identifying aspects of the patients' stories that matched the criteria in the Diabetes Distress Scale. Selected studies recorded primary data, analyzed qualitative data, examined lived experiences of individuals with diabulimia, and were made available in English-language peer-reviewed journals between January 1, 2000 and August 31, 2022. Exclusion criteria included partial articles, editorials, reviews, and abstracts along with studies of patients with type 2 diabetes. FINDINGS Over forty individual participants across twelve studies were found to have aspects of their experiences that met one or more criteria from the Diabetes Distress Scale. Participants reported experiences that matched criteria items from each of the seven subscales of the Diabetes Distress Scale. Participants in the twelve studies included 185 individuals with type 1 diabetes experiencing diabulimia, including 164 females (88.6%), 20 males (10.8%), and 1 non-reported gender (0.54%). CONCLUSION We believe this discovery warrants further research probing the prevalence of diabetes distress among people with diabulimia as well as other links between the two conditions. We advocate for a diabetes distress-informed approach to diabulimia treatment and for diabetes distress screening in every patient with type 1 diabetes.
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- Stephen Poos
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, 240 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY, USA
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, 1 Medical Center Dr, Stratford, NJ, USA
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- Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, 1 Medical Center Dr, Stratford, NJ, USA
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- Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, 1 Medical Center Dr, Stratford, NJ, USA
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- Touro University, 3 Times Sq, New York, NY, USA
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- Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, 1 Medical Center Dr, Stratford, NJ, USA.
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- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Ocean University Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ, USA
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Uliana GC, Camara LN, Paracampo CCP, da Costa JC, Gomes DL. Characteristics of carbohydrate counting practice associated with adequacy of glycated hemoglobin in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Brazil. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1215792. [PMID: 37766694 PMCID: PMC10519792 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1215792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Background The Carbohydrate Counting (CC) is directly associated with achieving glycemic control by people with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). Therefore, this study aims to analyze characteristics of the CC practice associated with the adequacy of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in adults with T1DM in Brazil. Methods The study was cross-sectional, carried out using an online form with questions about knowledge of CC, clinical, anthropometric, sociodemographic data, follow-up with health professionals and understanding of the concepts of CC. Pearson's chi-square test and binomial logistic regression analysis (p<0.05) were applied. Results 173 adults participated, of which 57.2% had increased HbA1c (≥7%). Having the diabetes duration <10 years (p=0.006), performing the CC at lunch (p=0.040) and dinner (p=0.018), using specific applications to perform the CC (p=0.001), having learned to perform CC with a nutritionist (p=0.037) and knowing how to correctly define the concepts of food bolus (p=0.001), correction bolus (p<0.001) and insulin/carbohydrate ratio (p<0.001) was associated with having adequate HbA1c (<7%). Participants who were undergoing CC practice were 3.273 times more likely to have adequate HbA1c and participants with diabetes duration <10 years were 2.686 times more likely to have adequate HbA1c. Conclusion It was concluded that variables transversal to CC favor adequate HbA1c values in adults with T1DM and that practicing CC and having a diabetes duration of less than 10 years are predictive factors of having adequate HbA1c.
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- Nucleus of Behavior Theory Research, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
- Faculty of Nutrition, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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Jaensch L, Goddard G, Oxlad M, Franke E. Health Professionals' Experiences Supporting People With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Who Deliberately Restrict and/or Omit Insulin for Weight, Shape, and/or Appearance: A Meta-synthesis. Can J Diabetes 2023; 47:532-542. [PMID: 36990273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES It has been reported that health professionals currently lack the required empathy, understanding, and knowledge about the deliberate restriction and/or omission of insulin to influence weight and/or shape, which may impact the quality of care provided. We sought to synthesize existing qualitative research pertaining to health professionals' experiences supporting individuals within this unique population. METHODS We conducted a meta-synthesis using a meta-aggregative approach. We searched 5 electronic databases. Eligible articles were qualitative or mixed-methods empirical studies with primary data reporting health professionals' experiences supporting people with type 1 diabetes restricting and/or omitting insulin for weight and/or shape control, written in English, from database inception to March 2022. RESULTS A final sample of 4 primary studies were included. The analysis indicated that in the absence of standardized screening and diagnostic tools, health professionals found it challenging to decide when behaviour became clinically significant. Health professionals were also challenged by complex perceptions and behaviours relating to their illness management and features of broader health-care systems and organizational factors. CONCLUSIONS Our findings have widespread multidisciplinary implications for health professionals and the broader health-care systems in which they work. We provide evidence-based clinical recommendations and suggestions for vital future research.
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- Lauren Jaensch
- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Freemason's Centre for Men's Health and Wellbeing, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; Freemason's Centre for Men's Health and Wellbeing, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Yahya AS, Khawaja S, Naguib M. ‘Diabulimia’: current insights into type 1 diabetes and bulimia nervosa. PROGRESS IN NEUROLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/pnp.782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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- Ahmed Saeed Yahya
- Dr Yahya is a Consultant Psychiatrist at both the Priory Hospital North London and The Maudsley Hospital in South London; Dr Khawaja is a Consultant Psychiatrist and ECT Clinical Lead, and Dr Naguib is a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, both at North East London NHS Foundation Trust
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- Dr Yahya is a Consultant Psychiatrist at both the Priory Hospital North London and The Maudsley Hospital in South London; Dr Khawaja is a Consultant Psychiatrist and ECT Clinical Lead, and Dr Naguib is a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, both at North East London NHS Foundation Trust
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- Dr Yahya is a Consultant Psychiatrist at both the Priory Hospital North London and The Maudsley Hospital in South London; Dr Khawaja is a Consultant Psychiatrist and ECT Clinical Lead, and Dr Naguib is a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, both at North East London NHS Foundation Trust
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Goddard MG, Oxlad M. Insulin Restriction or Omission in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-synthesis of Individuals' Experiences of Diabulimia. Health Psychol Rev 2022; 17:227-246. [PMID: 34979879 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2021.2025133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Unique to individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is a disordered eating behaviour whereby insulin is deliberately restricted or omitted. Despite growing research in this area, experiential perspectives of individuals remain understudied. Therefore, the purpose of this meta-synthesis was to explore the experiences of individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) by identifying, analysing and synthesising existing knowledge concerning their misuse of insulin for weight control. DESIGN Meta-aggregative techniques were employed to generate synthesised findings related to individuals' understanding and experience, physical and psychological impacts, support and treatment-related needs and experiences, noted in twelve studies. RESULTS A multifaceted relationship with the unique disordered eating behaviour, beyond weight control was identified. Many individuals experienced a wide range of diabetes-related complications from insulin restriction and omission alongside increased distress, loss of control and feelings of regret, guilt, and shame later in life. Almost all individuals valued peer support from those who shared a 'diabulimic' identity; peer support appeared more conducive to recovery than support from friends, family and formal support services, which were not uniformly supportive. CONCLUSIONS This meta-synthesis revealed valuable information from individuals with diabulimia which has widespread interdisciplinary implications and may provide useful guidance concerning the prevention and treatment of this unique behaviour. The results highlight the need for empathic, collaborative care, and proactive prevention and early intervention. Furthermore, the findings highlight the value of peer support in recovery, the need for increased knowledge among family and friends, training among multidisciplinary teams and support services, and crucially the development of evidence-based treatments informed by the behaviour as a unique distinct construct.
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- School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, Australia
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Coleman SE, Caswell N. Diabetes and eating disorders: an exploration of 'Diabulimia'. BMC Psychol 2020; 8:101. [PMID: 32967730 PMCID: PMC7513317 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-020-00468-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background ‘Diabulimia’ is the term given to the deliberate administration of insufficient insulin for the purpose of weight loss. Although Diabulimia can be life-threatening and prevalence rates in diabetes are high, there is a lack of research for how to effectively support people with the condition. This exploratory study aimed to provide much-needed information to healthcare professionals and guide the focus for future research. Methods Forty-five individuals with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and a history of insulin misuse completed an online questionnaire. This included an assessment of their eating disorder psychopathology with the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) and 16 open-ended questions exploring their experience of Diabulimia. The responses to the open-ended questions were analysed using thematic analysis. Results The average global EDE-Q score was 3.96 (1.21), which is consistent with eating disorder populations. Common themes identified were concerns about weight, difficulty coping with diabetes, past trauma, and the importance of relationships. Experiences with health professionals were overwhelmingly negative. Most participants had experienced serious medical intervention due to Diabulimia and were fully aware of the consequences of insulin restriction. Conclusions Overall, individuals believed that a greater awareness of Diabulimia and more training for healthcare professionals is needed. While education on insulin misuse may be a necessary first step in treatment, psychological support is crucial. To deliver effective treatment, clinicians should be aware of the specific issues facing those with Diabulimia. The current study identified themes that clinicians may find useful to consider.
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- Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Johansen CB, Rothmann MJ, Andersen A, Beck-Nielsen H, Pouwer F. The role of parental support for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes: A scoping review. Pediatr Diabetes 2020; 21:995-1030. [PMID: 32301182 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emerging adults with type 1 diabetes often have poor diabetes self-care and pose a considerable therapeutic challenge. They simultaneously handle a life phase characterized by instability, identity exploration, and transitions and manage a chronic illness that demands structure, self-discipline, and repeated health care contacts. Relation to parents is often ambivalent but typically remains the most stable social support, so parental support could potentially be helpful for diabetes self-care and wellbeing. METHOD This scoping review aimed to identify, summarize and analyze empirical studies (for instance interview studies, questionnaire studies and intervention studies) exploring parental support for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. Studies were identified in PsycInfo, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Data were extracted by one author and checked by another. Study results were synthesized by a convergent mixed methods approach and qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS We included 26 studies (2829 participants), 16 interview studies, 10 questionnaire studies, and no intervention studies. Five overarching themes were identified: self-care and glycemic control, diabetes-related emotional wellbeing, support characteristics, ambivalence and harms, and core support providers. Parents tended to contribute positively to diabetes self-care, glycemic control, and psychological wellbeing. However, emerging adults did not want to be too dependent on their parents and family, and family could also act unsupportively; when absent, disinterested in diabetes or controlling. CONCLUSION This review underlines that parental support still plays a role for diabetes self-care and wellbeing in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. Age-appropriate parental support therefore seems a promising path to investigate further.
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- Clea Bruun Johansen
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Broadley MM, Zaremba N, Andrew B, Ismail K, Treasure J, White MJ, Stadler M. 25 Years of psychological research investigating disordered eating in people with diabetes: what have we learnt? Diabet Med 2020; 37:401-408. [PMID: 31797439 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Disordered eating is a serious and under-recognized problem in people with diabetes. This narrative review summarizes the research contributions made by psychological science over the past 25 years to the study of disordered eating in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and identifies gaps and future directions relevant to both healthcare professionals and researchers. Key focus areas of psychological research investigating disordered eating in people with diabetes have been: (1) defining and classifying types of disordered eating; (2) identifying demographic, diabetes-specific and psychosocial correlates of disordered eating, and developing theoretical models of disordered eating in people with type 1 diabetes; (3) identifying the physical and psychosocial consequences of disordered eating; and (4) developing screening measures to identify disordered eating in people with type 1 diabetes. Psychological science has made significant contributions over the past 25 years to our understanding of the nature of this problem and the multiple factors which may interrelate with disordered eating in people with diabetes. Key areas for further attention include: (1) a better definition of disordered eating subtypes in people with type 1 diabetes; (2) characterizing disordered eating in people with type 2 diabetes; and (3) developing multidisciplinary, evidence-based prevention and treatment interventions for comorbid disordered eating and diabetes.
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MESH Headings
- Behavioral Research/history
- Behavioral Research/methods
- Behavioral Research/trends
- Biomedical Research/history
- Biomedical Research/methods
- Biomedical Research/trends
- Diabetes Complications/epidemiology
- Diabetes Complications/etiology
- Diabetes Complications/psychology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/complications
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/epidemiology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/psychology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/complications
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/epidemiology
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/metabolism
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/psychology
- Feeding and Eating Disorders/complications
- Feeding and Eating Disorders/epidemiology
- Feeding and Eating Disorders/psychology
- History, 20th Century
- History, 21st Century
- Humans
- Psychology/history
- Psychology/methods
- Psychology/trends
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Affiliation(s)
- M M Broadley
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Diabetes Research Group, Weston Education Centre, King's College London, London, UK
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- Queensland University of Technology School of Psychology and Counselling, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Diabetes Psychology and Psychiatry Research Group, Weston Education Centre, London, UK
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Queensland University of Technology School of Psychology and Counselling, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
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- Diabetes Research Group, Weston Education Centre, King's College London, London, UK
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Falcão MA, Francisco R. Diabetes, eating disorders and body image in young adults: an exploratory study about "diabulimia". Eat Weight Disord 2017; 22:675-682. [PMID: 28597360 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-017-0406-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare disordered eating (DE) and body image dissatisfaction (BID) among young adults with type 1 diabetes and their peers without diabetes, to investigate the consequences of diabetes for food, body image and weight in individuals with diabetes and to identify the behavior of insulin omission as a weight loss strategy. METHODS Fifty-five young adults with diabetes and 73 without diabetes (ages 18-30) completed self-report questionnaires to evaluate their behaviors, attitudes and feelings related to eating disorders and their perceptions about body image. The participants with diabetes were asked to answer a questionnaire with open and closed questions developed specifically for this study. RESULTS No significant differences between participants with and without diabetes in relation to BID and DE were found. The results demonstrated several changes resulting from diabetes in terms of food, body image and weight that interfere with the day-to-day life of individuals with diabetes; 7.3% of these participants reported insulin omission as a weight loss strategy. CONCLUSIONS This study emphasizes the importance of research on DE in the population with diabetes and their prevention, screening and treatment. In particular, it is essential to give more attention to insulin omission as a compensatory behavior that is inappropriate and harmful to health. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control analytic study.
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- Maria Ana Falcão
- Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal. .,Faculdade de Ciências Humanas, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Palma de Cima, 1649-023, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Hastings A, McNamara N, Allan J, Marriott M. The importance of social identities in the management of and recovery from 'Diabulimia': A qualitative exploration. Addict Behav Rep 2016; 4:78-86. [PMID: 29511728 PMCID: PMC5836517 DOI: 10.1016/j.abrep.2016.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 10/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A significant barrier to recovery for individuals with co-morbid eating disorders and type 1 diabetes is the way in which group members self-categorise. Nonetheless, identity issues are neglected during the recovery process. The aim of this paper is to explore how group memberships (and the associated identities) both contribute to and hinder recovery in this cohort. METHOD Transcripts from five online focus groups with 13 members of an online support group for individuals with 'Diabulimia' were thematically analysed. RESULTS Findings suggested that those with whom one shares a recovery identity can be well placed to provide psychological resources necessary for successful recovery although such connections can be damaging if group norms are not managed. Members recognised that other important relationships (including family and friends and health professionals) are also key to recovery; these other group memberships (and the associated identities) can be facilitated through the recovery identity group membership, which allows for external validation of the recovery identity, provides encouragement to disclose the illness to supportive others, and provides information to facilitate positive service interactions. CONCLUSIONS While clinical interventions typically focus on eliminating disordered behaviours, we suggest that these should also include strengthening important group memberships that promote recovery.
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- Amy Hastings
- Department of Psychology, University of Bedfordshire, University Square, Luton, LU1 3JU, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Chaucer Building, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX, United Kingdom
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- Division of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Chaucer Building, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, United Kingdom
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Zoffmann V, Prip A, Christiansen AW. Dramatic change in a young woman's perception of her diabetes and remarkable reduction in HbA1c after an individual course of Guided Self-Determination. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2015-209906. [PMID: 26150632 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-209906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A 24-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes participated in a randomised controlled trial proving effectiveness of a flexible Guided Self-Determination (GSD) intervention. She had for 10 years been living with a complex situation of eating disorder, poor glycaemic control, non-attendance and psychosocial distress. She managed to change her perception of diabetes dramatically and improved her glycaemic control. Considering the complexity of her case, we explored how she achieved these changes. A GSD-trained nurse delivered the intervention, which involves reflection sheets and advanced professional communication. Glycated hemoglobin was reported in the patient's record and an interview conducted by external interviewers was analysed thematically, indicating that a four-stage process of empowerment had taken place: 'focusing on life prior to numbers', 'unpacking a heavy burden', 'breaking out of isolation through communication' and 'finding strength within oneself'. The article emphasises that GSD works by breaking isolation through communication as an appropriate way to achieve good diabetes control.
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- Vibeke Zoffmann
- The Research Unit Women's and Children's Health, The Juliane Marie Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Monaghan M, Helgeson V, Wiebe D. Type 1 diabetes in young adulthood. Curr Diabetes Rev 2015; 11:239-50. [PMID: 25901502 PMCID: PMC4526384 DOI: 10.2174/1573399811666150421114957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Revised: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Type 1 diabetes has traditionally been studied as a chronic illness of childhood. However, young adulthood is a critical time for the development and integration of lifelong diabetes management skills, and research is starting to identify unique challenges faced by youth with diabetes as they age into adulthood. Most young adults experience multiple transitions during this unstable developmental period, including changes in lifestyle (e.g., education, occupation, living situation), changes in health care, and shifting relationships with family members, friends, and intimate others. Young adults with type 1 diabetes must navigate these transitions while also assuming increasing responsibility for their diabetes care and overall health. Despite these critical health and psychosocial concerns, there is a notable lack of evidence-based clinical services and supports for young adults with type 1 diabetes. We review relevant evolving concerns for young adults with type 1 diabetes, including lifestyle considerations, health care transitions, psychosocial needs, and changes in supportive networks, and how type 1 diabetes impacts and is impacted by these key developmental considerations. Specific avenues for intervention and future research are offered.
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Balfe M, Brugha R, Smith D, Sreenan S, Doyle F, Conroy R. Considering quality of care for young adults with diabetes in Ireland. BMC Health Serv Res 2013; 13:448. [PMID: 24168159 PMCID: PMC3883518 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2012] [Accepted: 10/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research on the quality of diabetes care provided to young adults with Type 1 diabetes is lacking. This study investigates perceptions of quality of care for young adults with Type 1 diabetes (23-30 years old) living in the Republic of Ireland. METHODS Thirty-five young adults with Type 1 diabetes (twenty-nine women, six men) and thirteen healthcare professionals (ten diabetes nurse specialists, three consultant Endocrinologists) were recruited. All study participants completed semi-structured interviews that explored their perspectives on the quality of diabetes services in Ireland. Interviews were analyzed using standard qualitative thematic analysis techniques. RESULTS Most interviewees identified problems with Irish diabetes services for young adults. Healthcare services were often characterised by long waiting times, inadequate continuity of care, overreliance on junior doctors and inadequate professional-patient interaction times. Many rural and non-specialist services lacked funding for diabetes education programmes, diabetes nurse specialists, insulin pumps or for psychological support, though these services are important components of quality Type 1 diabetes healthcare. Allied health services such as psychology, podiatry and dietician services appeared to be underfunded in many parts of the country. While Irish diabetes services lacked funding prior to the recession, the economic decline in Ireland, and the subsequent austerity imposed on the Irish health service as a result of that decline, appears to have additional negative consequences. Despite these difficulties, a number of specialist healthcare services for young adults with diabetes seemed to be providing excellent quality of care. Although young adults and professionals identified many of the same problems with Irish diabetes services, professionals appeared to be more critical of diabetes services than young adults. Young adults generally expressed high levels of satisfaction with services, even where they noted that aspects of those services were sub-optimal. CONCLUSION Good quality care appears to be unequally distributed throughout Ireland. National austerity measures appear to be negatively impacting health services for young adults with diabetes. There is a need for more Endocrinologist and diabetes nurse specialist posts to be funded in Ireland, as well as allied health professional posts.
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- Myles Balfe
- Department of Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
- Department of Sociology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
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- Endocrinology Department, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Endocrinology Department, Connolly Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Psychology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Public Health Medicine and Epidemiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, Ireland
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