Eating disorders among diabetics: a case report and literature review.
This report describes the challenging clinical problem of the coexistence of an eating disorder and diabetes mellitus in the same patient. Review of prior cases reveals young female, anorexic diabetics are most frequently reported. A review of previously published surveys indicates the prevalence of eating disorders among diabetics is 11 percent. Relevant clinical interactions from the biologic, psychologic and family perspectives are reviewed.
Griffith
J P
JP
West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Charleston Division.
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence