A cross-disciplinary approach to disordered eating in youths with type 1 diabetes in an out-patient setting.

Gribsholt, Sigrid Bjerge; Christensen, Maria Bechmann; Kristensen, Kurt; Rokkedal, Kristian; Solskov, Lene Juel; Clausen, Loa; Abild, Caroline Bruun · Prim Care Diabetes · 2026

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Abstract

Youth with type 1 diabetes and disordered eating received a tailored, cross-disciplinary intervention in an uncontrolled proof-of-concept cohort study. Among 31 participants (613 youth screened), disordered-eating symptoms and HbA1c improved markedly during follow-up (median 482 days [IQR 217-808]), while mental well-being and body mass index remained stable. The approach reduced Diabetes Eating Problem Survey Revised scores from pathological to normal levels, indicating meaningful clinical benefit.

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