is there one my ED has come back with a bang. I eat and eat till i cant eat no more and i mean i really stuff my face. Dont know if its MH or diabetic related or both. Last time this happened i mentioned it to my p-doc and she just said you dont look as if you have lost weight and that was it. Have a appoiment at EB at n&n next week am going to tell the consultant then i dont know wot to do is there a link?
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Link between Eating Disorders and diabetes ?
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You're not alone @gail2. Over the years I have spoken to several people living with diabetes who struggle with their relationship with food, often many self-describe themselves as having an eating disorder - specifically with binging. I think it's even harder when you are looking to lose weight too. There's a couple of webpages you can read for information:
www.diabetes.org.uk
www.diabetes.org.uk
You'll see there is signposting to BEAT in the first link.
I don't think diabetes is the sole factor contributing to this, in my experience I would say MH also plays a part in this too.
The community are here to support you @gail2.
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You'll see there is signposting to BEAT in the first link.
I don't think diabetes is the sole factor contributing to this, in my experience I would say MH also plays a part in this too.
The community are here to support you @gail2.
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Definitely a good shout to talk to the team about this next week. Between now and then you can share any struggles you're facing with this here. As always, the community are here to support, or even distract with other chat / conversations.
thank you from the bottom of my hert. been keeping a 100% honest food book it does not make good reading
dont want to tell my pdoc at moment as last one i told just said you dont seem to be loosing any weight and left it there Its not all the time its just when my MH plays up at times I dont know if its my way of punishing myself or wot
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Think of the great weight loss progress you have made so far though, @gail2. Sometimes, weight loss can plateau, it's quite natural and a common part of many people's journey.
Keeping a food book/diary is a good idea - it might not be a 'good' read at times. I keep one too, and for me it holds me accountable (to myself). Writing down the foods that aren't necessarily supportive of my own weight loss journey allows me to reflect on everything I've eaten and take a step back to see how much I've actually consumed. It's often a hard reality check for me but, it does help me to self-reflect. To take a step back and think about how horrible and uncomfortable certain foods have made me feel.
Having the best support from your healthcare team is key. It's tough when they haven't been as supportive or not helped in a way in which you expected them to. You can only be honest with them and put your foot down to make sure your voice is heard. It is easier said than done, I know it is. Is there anyone you could take with you to the appointment next week for support?
Keeping a food book/diary is a good idea - it might not be a 'good' read at times. I keep one too, and for me it holds me accountable (to myself). Writing down the foods that aren't necessarily supportive of my own weight loss journey allows me to reflect on everything I've eaten and take a step back to see how much I've actually consumed. It's often a hard reality check for me but, it does help me to self-reflect. To take a step back and think about how horrible and uncomfortable certain foods have made me feel.
Having the best support from your healthcare team is key. It's tough when they haven't been as supportive or not helped in a way in which you expected them to. You can only be honest with them and put your foot down to make sure your voice is heard. It is easier said than done, I know it is. Is there anyone you could take with you to the appointment next week for support?
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@gail2 - I was very badly affected by an eating disorder in my late 20s, so many moons ago now. At the time I was living overseas and was very fortunate to receive excellent treatment, helping me to become well.
The spectre of an ED Never leaves, in my experience and when diagnosed T2 I was terrified my ED would revisit in some way. I'm glad to say I was able to deal with my fears mindfully and escaped.
For me, I don't associate my T2 and ED, but I can see how others might.
As people living with diabetes, we have to spend more time thinking about food that many others and I can understand why, compared with a similar group of folks without diabetes, more folks living with diabetes develop an eating disorder than those without a diagnosis of diabetes.
Again, personally, I hate associating everything with diabetes, but it sometimes happens.
In your shoes, you are doing absolutely the right thing reaching out for help. I hope you are able to see someone with decent knowledge of both conditions.
Well done talking about these things, @gail2 . It's best to have these things out in the open.
The spectre of an ED Never leaves, in my experience and when diagnosed T2 I was terrified my ED would revisit in some way. I'm glad to say I was able to deal with my fears mindfully and escaped.
For me, I don't associate my T2 and ED, but I can see how others might.
As people living with diabetes, we have to spend more time thinking about food that many others and I can understand why, compared with a similar group of folks without diabetes, more folks living with diabetes develop an eating disorder than those without a diagnosis of diabetes.
Again, personally, I hate associating everything with diabetes, but it sometimes happens.
In your shoes, you are doing absolutely the right thing reaching out for help. I hope you are able to see someone with decent knowledge of both conditions.
Well done talking about these things, @gail2 . It's best to have these things out in the open.