The Dark Side of Diabetes: Orthorexia and Diabulimia

:fork_and_knife:Orthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy food, leading to a narrow and potentially harmful diet.

:syringe:Diabulimia is a disordered eating habit exhibited by type 1 diabetics on insulin, where they reduce or stop using insulin to lose weight.

:family:Proper management and support are crucial in addressing orthorexia and diabulimia to ensure overall health and well-being.

:raising_hand:Seeking professional help and guidance is important for individuals struggling with these conditions.

:apple:A balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition is key in managing diabetes and promoting overall health.

What is orthorexia?

—Orthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy food, leading to a narrow and potentially harmful diet.

What is diabulimia?

—Diabulimia is a disordered eating habit exhibited by type 1 diabetics on insulin, where they reduce or stop using insulin to lose weight.

How can orthorexia and diabulimia be managed?

—Managing orthorexia and diabulimia requires a balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition, along with professional help and support.

Are orthorexia and diabulimia common?

—While the prevalence of orthorexia and diabulimia varies, it is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions.

What are the potential risks of orthorexia and diabulimia?

—Orthorexia can lead to nutritional deficiencies and social isolation, while diabulimia can result in serious health complications due to improper diabetes management.

07:01Orthorexia is an obsession with eating healthy food, which can lead to a narrow and potentially harmful diet.

11:52Diabulimia is a disordered eating habit exhibited by type 1 diabetics who reduce or stop using insulin to lose weight.

14:04Both orthorexia and diabulimia require attention and proper management for the overall health and well-being of individuals.

15:08Seeking professional help and support is crucial for individuals struggling with orthorexia and diabulimia.

16:40A balanced and sustainable approach to nutrition is key in managing diabetes and promoting overall health.