No association between carbohydrate-counting knowledge and disordered eating behaviors in adults with type 1 diabetes
Authors' conclusion
In this selected adult population with type 1 diabetes, carbohydrate-counting knowledge was not associated with disordered eating behaviors. However, positive DEB screening was linked with higher diabetes-related distress, supporting the importance of psychosocial assessment.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D
- Participants
- 100 adults
- Exposure
- Carbohydrate-counting knowledge vs disordered eating behaviors
- Outcome
- Association of carbohydrate-counting knowledge (Gluciquizz) with disordered eating behaviors (DEPS-R)
Methodological detailsonline
- Online
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Correlation between Gluciquizz and DEPS-R
No correlation between Gluciquizz and DEPS-R: ρ (95% CI −0.23 to 0.17), P = 0.73
−0.03
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| Gluciquizz scores by SCOFF-F < 2 vs ≥ 2 (likely eating disorders)Did not differ | P = 0.745 |
| Diabetes-related distress (PAID-5) by elevated DEPS-R (≥ 20)Elevated DEPS-R vs Non-elevated DEPS-R | P = 0.006 |
- Diabetes-related distress (PAID-5) by elevated DEPS-R (≥ 20): PAID-5 median 15 vs 8; significantly higher with elevated DEPS-R
ADDQoL and HFS-II by elevated DEPS-R
- ADDQoL and HFS-II did not differ significantly
Original publication
No association between carbohydrate-counting knowledge and disordered eating behaviors in adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Metab. Published 16 January 2026. doi:10.
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