Type 1 diabetes

Evaluation of a novel eating disorder prevention program for young women with type 1 diabetes: A preliminary randomized trial

Diabetes Res Clin PractPublished Randomised controlled trial

Authors' conclusion

Virtually delivered Diabetes Body Project decreased ED risk factors and symptoms in young women with type 1 diabetes. A well powered randomized controlled trial is warranted to evaluate this intervention over longer follow-up.

Study context

Population
Young women aged 15–30 at high risk for eating disorder (EDs) due to T1D and body image concerns
Participants
55 women
Comparison
Diabetes Body Project vs educational control
Primary endpoint
ED risk factors and symptoms
Follow-up
pretest, posttest and 3-month follow-up
Methodological detailspreliminary, virtually delivered
  • Preliminary
  • Virtually delivered

Primary result

As reported in the abstract

posttest and 3-month follow-up

Medium to large effects (d's ranged)

−0.43 to −0.90

Further findings

Outcomed
Glycemic control (TIR)Worsening with control; non-significant0.26

Original publication

Evaluation of a novel eating disorder prevention program for young women with type 1 diabetes: A preliminary randomized trial. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 10 November 2023. doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110997

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