What are the signs of an Eating Disorder, clinically known as Disordered Eating?
Diabulimia is characterized by a person with diabetes intentionally skipping insulin therapy to keep blood glucose levels elevated, which in turn causes dangerous weight loss. Signs and symptoms may include: • Excessive exercise • Intentionally skipped or drastically lowered insulin doses • Decreased blood glucose monitoring • Rapid weight loss • Excessive urination • Vomiting • Extreme concern with body weight and shape Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. Signs and symptoms may include: • Refusal to maintain body weight at or above a minimally normal weight for height, body type, age, and activity level • Intense fear of weight gain or being “fat” • Feeling “fat” or overweight despite dramatic weight loss • Loss of menstrual periods • Extreme concern with body weight and shape Bulimia is characterized by a secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging. Bulimia includes eating large amounts of food – more than most people would eat in o
