The combination of diabetes and an eating disorder can have severe consequences. Diabetes does not cause an eating disorder, but often proceeds or contributes to the creation and maintenance of an eating disorder. However, this is a dangerous and potentially fatal combination. Some clinicians and researchers believe that those with diabetes may be a greater risk of developing an eating disorder than those in the general population. In addition, diabetics with an eating disorder may not be identified for many years due to symptoms of diabetes management and bodily symptoms that can mirror those of an eating disorder. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the risks that combining the two can have.
Specific medical risks can include:
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