High prevalence with no gender difference of likely eating disorders in type 1 mellitus diabetes on insulin pump
Authors' conclusion
The results of this study indicate that the prevalence of likely eating disorders is high even in a middle-aged population with a T1DM and satisfactory glucose control.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D treated with insulin pump therapy; median age 51 years
- Participants
- 198 adults
- Outcome
- Prevalence of likely eating disorders and insulin misuse
Methodological detailshome-based, SCOFF questionnaire
- Home-based
- SCOFF questionnaire
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence of likely eating disorders (SCOFF)
Likely eating disorders, study population
21.7%
95% CI 16.3; 28.2
Insulin misuse
39.0%
95% CI 30.8; 47.7
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Percent
Males
20.6%(95% CI 14.3–28.6)
Females
24.2%(95% CI 14.6–37.0)
- No significant difference between males and females for likely eating disorders and insulin misuse
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) glycaemic control and likely eating disorders
- No factors related to glycaemic control associated with likely eating disorders
Original publication
High prevalence with no gender difference of likely eating disorders in type 1 mellitus diabetes on insulin pump. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 18 March 2023. doi:10.
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