Warning Signs of ED-DMT1

Medical professionals and researchers have identified the following warning signs that might be present when an individual with diabetes may also be developing an eating disorder:

• Changes in eating habits (typically eating more but still losing weight).
• Rapid weight loss or weight gain.
• Low self-esteem or preoccupation with body image, weight or food intake.
• Frequent urination, excessive thirst or high blood-sugar levels.
• Low energy, fatigue, shakiness, irritability, confusion, anxiety or even fainting.
• Purging behaviors (such as vomiting, excessive exercise or the use of laxatives).
• Discomfort with eating or taking insulin in front of other people.
• Hoarding food.
• Unwillingness to follow through with medical appointments.
• Recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

For more information check out this article from our our partnering organization DEDA:
https://wearededa.wordpress.com/2016/02/24/do-you-have-an-eating-problem