title: Eating disorders in persons with type 1 diabetes: A focus group investigation of early eating disorder risk.
abstract: Through focus groups, we examined the development and maintenance of an eating disorder in 16 females with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder. The quotes and qualitative data summaries provide rich insights into understanding why those with type 1 diabetes are at increased risk for eating disorders. Content analyses revealed five themes pertinent to the dual diagnosis (feeling different, difficulty with control/coping, body image, feelings, and quality of life) of which four themes were relevant to eating disorder development. Findings support early identification of those at risk and inform interventions to mitigate development of an eating disorder.
authors.affiliation: International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, USA Margaret.powers@parknicollet.com.
authors.forename: Margaret A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Powers
authors.affiliation: International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, USA.
authors.forename: Sara A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Richter
authors.affiliation: International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, USA.
authors.forename: Diann M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Ackard
authors.affiliation: International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, USA.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cronemeyer
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000523:psychology*; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: behavioral medicine; clinical health psychology; diabetes; eating disorders; qualitative methods; risk