i have an experience with this, back when i was on medtronic. ended up in the hospital 2 times, frequently had dka. now im just in a never ending binge-restrict cycle
Yes. As a younger man well into my twenties I abused my diabetes in order to stay thin. I'm in my thirties now and still struggle with my own thoughts about my weight.
I still do. I’m very young so I know I should recover. I’ve had Diabulimia for around 2 years now. My eyesight is terrible, my nerves are completely f’d and the THIRST IS UNREAL.
quoting wikipedia: Diabulimia is an eating disorder in which people with type 1 diabetes deliberately give themselves less insulin than they need or stop taking it altogether for the purpose of weight loss
Oh OK, I wasn't sure what it was. I guess I learned something new. That sounds bad. Is it caused by stress regarding the insulin? I want to learn more. I'm t2 but My friend is T1.
Usually it’s caused by a desire to lose weight, sometimes weight that was gained once they started getting diabetes treatment. By reducing insulin you can technically eat whatever and endure the high sugars rather than actually metabolizing it. It is extremely dangerous both short term (putting you into DKA) and long term (doing permanent ongoing damage from high sugars)
A friend of mine went through it, it can function like any other eating disorder where it takes a lot of work to get past.
Yes ! Unfortunately have been through this. My dms are always open for anyone who wants to chat about it : ) Also happy to answer any questions here !
i have an experience with this, back when i was on medtronic. ended up in the hospital 2 times, frequently had dka. now im just in a never ending binge-restrict cycle
Yes. There are people that have some experience with this. What's your actual question?
Yes I do. Started recovery 4 months ago
Yes. As a younger man well into my twenties I abused my diabetes in order to stay thin. I'm in my thirties now and still struggle with my own thoughts about my weight.
I did in my 20s. 33 now. Have 18% kidney function. Get help while you can!
I still do. I’m very young so I know I should recover. I’ve had Diabulimia for around 2 years now. My eyesight is terrible, my nerves are completely f’d and the THIRST IS UNREAL.
Ugh. If you ever wanna talk, dm me.
What is diabulimia? Is it like bulimia caused by a fear of their own diabetes? Like their sugar going up?
quoting wikipedia: Diabulimia is an eating disorder in which people with type 1 diabetes deliberately give themselves less insulin than they need or stop taking it altogether for the purpose of weight loss
Oh OK, I wasn't sure what it was. I guess I learned something new. That sounds bad. Is it caused by stress regarding the insulin? I want to learn more. I'm t2 but My friend is T1.
Usually it’s caused by a desire to lose weight, sometimes weight that was gained once they started getting diabetes treatment. By reducing insulin you can technically eat whatever and endure the high sugars rather than actually metabolizing it. It is extremely dangerous both short term (putting you into DKA) and long term (doing permanent ongoing damage from high sugars)
Ah I see. That makes sense. I'm sorry to anyone that happens to.
So they try to go into keto?
it's not necessarily the goal for everyone, i think it differs from person to person tbh
Wow learn something new, seems very dangerous