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Diabulimia and Eating Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes with Dr. Liana Abascal
Manage episode 485015217 series 3331397
Managing Type 1 diabetes is complex, but when an eating disorder like diabulimia enters the picture, it becomes even more challenging. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sat down with clinical psychologist Dr. Liana Abascal to explore the psychological and physical impact of eating disorders, particularly diabulimia, in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. They dive deep into the signs, risk factors, and treatment strategies for those struggling with both diabetes and eating disorders.
Key Topics:
- Understanding diabulimia and how it affects people with Type 1 diabetes
- The psychological link between body image, control, and diabetes
- How disordered eating behaviors can develop in people with Type 1 diabetes
- Treatment strategies: Addressing both the psychological and physical aspects of care
- The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treating diabulimia
- How healthcare providers can better support patients with Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders
- Available resources for patients and families dealing with eating disorders in diabetes
Diabulimia Hotline: www.diabulimiahotline.org
American Diabetes Association (ADA): www.diabetes.org
77 episodes
Manage episode 485015217 series 3331397
Managing Type 1 diabetes is complex, but when an eating disorder like diabulimia enters the picture, it becomes even more challenging. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sat down with clinical psychologist Dr. Liana Abascal to explore the psychological and physical impact of eating disorders, particularly diabulimia, in individuals with Type 1 diabetes. They dive deep into the signs, risk factors, and treatment strategies for those struggling with both diabetes and eating disorders.
Key Topics:
- Understanding diabulimia and how it affects people with Type 1 diabetes
- The psychological link between body image, control, and diabetes
- How disordered eating behaviors can develop in people with Type 1 diabetes
- Treatment strategies: Addressing both the psychological and physical aspects of care
- The importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treating diabulimia
- How healthcare providers can better support patients with Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders
- Available resources for patients and families dealing with eating disorders in diabetes
Diabulimia Hotline: www.diabulimiahotline.org
American Diabetes Association (ADA): www.diabetes.org
77 episodes
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