Type 1 diabetes

Psychological research in eating disorders/disordered eating in type 1 diabetes: A systematic review using the NIH stage model for behavioural intervention development

Diabet MedPublished Systematic review

Authors' conclusion

With the limited research that is available, and only one recently completed RCT, the opportunities for research in IRDEB/eating disorders are capacious.

Study context

Population
Adults (age ≥18) with T1D; behavioural and psychological interventions in eating disorders or disordered eating (IRDEB); studies 2014 to February 20249 studies
Outcome
Relevant studies and NIH Stage classification
Methodological detailsPRISMA guidelines, NIH Stage Model classification
  • PRISMA guidelines
  • NIH Stage Model classification

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

Studies on T1D and psychological outcomes
28
Studies relevant to IRDEB and eating disorders
nine
Completed full RCTs since 2014 meeting inclusion criteria (Diabetes Body Project)
one
Qualitative studies
six
Experimental studies
three
Stage 0
Six
Stage 1
one
Stage II
one
Stage III
one
Studies with 'diabulimia' participants alone
Two
Studies combining eating disorders and eating disorder symptoms
seven

Original publication

Psychological research in eating disorders/disordered eating in type 1 diabetes: A systematic review using the NIH stage model for behavioural intervention development. Diabet Med. Published 21 May 2026. doi:10.1111/dme.70369

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