A narrative systematic review of definitions and diagnostic criteria for disordered eating and eating disorders in type 1 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
This systematic review highlights the lack of a unified, evidence-based definition of T1DE, resulting in inconsistent screening, diagnostic and reporting practices.
Study context
- Population
- Adults (≥18 years) with T1D assessing disordered eating; PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and PsycINFO searched up to November 2025
- Participants
- 111,208 adults61 studies
- Outcome
- Existing case definitions and diagnostic criteria for T1DE in adults, and key characteristics to inform consensus for future diagnostic criteria
Methodological detailsnarrative synthesis, PRISMA guidelines, modified GATE checklist quality appraisal
- Narrative synthesis
- PRISMA guidelines
- Modified GATE checklist quality appraisal
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Definitions of T1DE
- Distinct methods (terms, diagnostic frameworks, assessment tools) used to define T1DE
- 29
- Studies assessing insulin omission behaviours; operationalisation of cognitions for insulin omission varied widely
- Approximately three-quarters
Original publication
A narrative systematic review of definitions and diagnostic criteria for disordered eating and eating disorders in type 1 diabetes. Diabetologia. Published 29 July 2026. doi:10.
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