Women with diabetes may be at an increased risk for developing an eating disorder, according to the American Diabetes Association. Among those with type 1 diabetes, bulimia is the most common eating disorder reported, while binge eating is more common among women with type 2 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a condition …
Eating disorders are a spectrum of mental disorders that lead to consequences involving the extremes of weight loss or weight gain. The major types are anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Anorexia Anorexia is the medical term for a failure to take in enough calories to maintain body systems. The word refers to the symptom …
Many factors can contribute to the onset of an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder. In general, the exact cause of developing one of these disorders is unknown as there are quite a few forces at play, any one or combination of which can lead to disordered eating behaviors. Listed …
Of all the eating disorders that exist, none are more known than anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. But what is the difference between these two eating disorders? How are they alike and how are they different? How can you identify bulimia vs. anorexia? Eating Disorders are diagnosed using the criteria put forth in the Diagnostic …
The average young woman’s perception of her body is “fat.” Studies indicate many people, especially women, measure their self worth based on appearance. The global influence of Western media puts tremendous pressure on both men and women to look good and fit an “ideal,” difficult-to-attain figure. It doesn’t make things easier that the most sought-after …
Individuals with bipolar disorder appear to be more likely than others to develop an eating disorder. Approximately 5.7 million American adults have bipolar disorder, a mental illness characterized by frequently changing moods that alternate between manic “highs” and depressive “lows.” Eating disorders affect about 4 percent of the population, according to the National Institute of …
Many people associate eating disorders with underweight, teenage girls who have negative body images. However, not everyone with an eating disorder is skinny, and many of them don’t even think about their weight or appearance! Binge-eating disorder is very common in young girls and women, yet few people talk about it. Binge-eaters are at a …
The fact that celebrities are now willing to step forward and share their experiences with eating disorders is a testament to progress in the medical field. Recognition that anorexia, bulimia and binge eating are real medical conditions have taken away some of the shame and stigma that otherwise keep such conditions secret. Here is a …
While women are commonly effected by eating disorders, millions of men and boys also experience this form of illness. Because the focus of eating disorders is primarily on women, men and boys with eating disorders are often referred to as the “silent epidemic.” Anorexia and Bulimia Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening eating disorder in which …
On the surface, the logic seems sound. Since one of the suspected causes of bulimia is depression, why not give an anti-depressant to see if the behavior improves? In fact, there is evidence that SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are useful in treating bulimia. Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft and others have shown a 50% rate in …
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