Prevalence, associations and health outcomes of binge eating in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: Results from Diabetes MILES – The Netherlands
Authors' conclusion
This study found binge eating to be associated with eating styles, BMI and HbA1c . However, our cross-sectional data do not allow for conclusions on causality. Future studies could further examine the directions of these associations and their clinical implications.
Study context
- Population
- Adults with T1D or T2D, subsample of Diabetes MILES – the Netherlands online survey
- Participants
- 582 vs 735
- Exposure
- Participants with vs without binge eating
- T1Dn = 582
- T2Dn = 735
- Outcome
- Prevalence of binge eating
Methodological detailsonline survey, self-report
- Online survey
- Self-report
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Reported eating binges
23%
n = 308
Binges at least monthly
16%
Binges at least weekly
6%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Eating styles, weight and BMI with vs without binges
- People reporting binges scored higher on dietary restraint, emotional and external eating and reported higher weight and BMI
- Only people with T1D and eating binges had a higher HbA1c
Independent associations of binge eating (hierarchical linear regression)
- HbA1c, β
- 0.12 (p=0.001)
- BMI, β
- 0.13 (p < 0.001)
- Not associated with diabetes distress
Original publication
Prevalence, associations and health outcomes of binge eating in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: Results from Diabetes MILES – The Netherlands. Diabet Med. Published 9 September 2022. doi:10.
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