Disordered eating behaviors in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A cross-sectional population-based study in Italy
International Journal of Eating Disorders Aug 03, 2018
Cherubini V, et al. - Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (aged 11–20 years), screened using the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (DEPS-R), were investigated for the association of clinical, metabolic and socioeconomic factors with disordered eating behaviors (DEB). Researchers analyzed 163 adolescents with type 1 diabetes from the registry for type 1 diabetes of Marche Region, Italy. Findings revealed a clinical profile of DEPS-R-positive: overweight, little time spent in physical activity, low socioeconomic status, poor metabolic control, skipping insulin injections. In addition, the likelihood of DEPS-R-positive rose 63% for every added unit of HbA1c, 36% for every added number of insulin injections skipped in a week and lessened about 20% for every added hour/week spent in physical activity. They recommended installing a multidisciplinary clinical approach, aimed to normalize eating behaviors and enhance self-esteem to prevent the onset of these behaviors, and continuous educational programs to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
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