The Red Flags of Diabulimia | Diabetes & Bulimia

What is Diabulimia? It is not a formal eating disorder diagnosis, but it is a term that we use to describe the intersectionality of Diabetes & Bulimia. Folks living with diabulimia intentionally restrict insulin as a means to control weight or shape.

FAST FACTS:
-20% of females living with Diabetes either have or have had an eating disorder in their lifetime.
-Teens living with Diabetes are 2x more likely to develop an eating disorder than their peers.

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Hi, I'm Jillian Walsh, a Canadian Registered Dietitian and Registered Psychotherapist. I'm an Eating Disorder Care Provider that helps parents support their kids through eating disorder recovery.

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