Determining the Influence of Type 1 Diabetes on Two Common Eating Disorder Questionnaires

Conclusion
Having T1DM influences responses on ED questionnaires developed for the general population. This influence may be greater when questionnaires focus on eating, weight, and shape and result in misinterpretation of total and subscale scores by even well-trained clinicians. A careful review of individual item responses by the treatment team is warranted.

Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Powers, M. A., Richter, S., Ackard, D., Critchley, S., Meier, M., Criego, A. Tags: Features Source Type: research