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Disturbed eating behavior and eating disorders in preteen and early teenage girls with type 1 diabetes: a case-controlled study.
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Diabetes Care . Jul2004, Vol. 27 Issue 7, p1654-1659. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- <bold>Objective: </bold>To compare the prevalence of eating disturbances in preteen and early teenage girls with type 1 diabetes to their nondiabetic peers.<bold>Research Design and Methods: </bold>A cross-sectional, case-controlled study of 101 girls with type 1 diabetes, ages 9-14 years, and 303 age-matched, female nondiabetic control subjects was conducted. Participants completed a Children's Eating Disorder Examination interview. Socioeconomic status, BMI, and diabetes-related variables were assessed. Groups were compared using chi(2) analyses.<bold>Results: </bold>Binge eating; the use of intense, excessive exercise for weight control; the combination of two disturbed eating-related behaviors; and subthreshold eating disorders were all more common in girls with type 1 diabetes. Metabolic control was not related to eating behavior in this study population.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Eating disturbances, though mostly mild, were significantly more common in preteen and early teenage girls with type 1 diabetes. Screening and prevention programs for this high-risk group should begin in the preteen years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01495992
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Diabetes Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 106665147
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2337/diacare.27.7.1654