Disordered Eating + Body Image with Type 1 Diabetes
People with type 1 diabetes are significantly more likely to develop an eating disorder and struggle with body image concerns.
Type 1 diabetes forces us to watch every crumb we eat. This constant focus on food can easily lead to disordered eating, struggles with body image and an overall funky relationship with food.
Common struggles around food and type 1 diabetes might include: binge-eating during every low blood sugars, purging after eating, restricting your calorie intake, or skipping insulin doses. If you are struggling in any way with your relationship with food, you’re not alone.
Here are resources to help you find treatment for disordered eating as a person with diabetes:
Disordered Eating
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