Eating disorders and disordered eating are common among adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), highlighting the need for early detection to enhance health. While screening tools for disordered eating in T1D exist, their routine use in clinical settings is uncommon. New study findings published by investigators in Diabetic Medicine aimed to assess the viewpoints and attitudes of health care providers regarding the implementation of disordered eating screening among adult diabetes care.1
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Adolescents with T1D are more than twice likely to develop a T1D-related eating disorder (T1DE) compared with peers, causing significant mental health conditions that could lead to a threefold higher mortality risk compared with T1D alone. Early detection and intervention could improve patient…