Type 1 diabetes and eating disorders: really important topic #RCPsychED20

Please follow the thread @AbdTahrani @RcpsychCAP @kateparminter @parthaskar @rcpsych

Continuous glucose monitoring helps both with glucose control and disordered eating

Self management is challenging, particularly in young people worried about weight gain.

Not sure if we need new diagnoses. It suggests that there is a subset of comorbidity rather than a common underlying patio mechanism

Common presentations

Keen to develop this in @OxfordHealthNHS and @OUHospitals @OCDEM. Much needed to improve stability, safety and outcomes.

Psychological disorders, such as depression , anxiety and eating disorders are common in #type1diabetes

Some suggestions that may be helpful:

@idlake what do you think from your experience?

This is another important area for research. Current treatment options need to be improved, including patient involvement.

Engagement with patients is essential to help this high risk group with #type1diabetes & #eatingdisorders @RCPCHtweets @rcpsychEDFac

Positive change is achievable