Eating Disorder, Type 1 Diabetes
Conditions
Brief summary
We propose to conduct a monthly group of persons with type 1 diabetes who also withhold insulin. Subjects will be asked to complete a 2-page survey (check-in sheet) at the beginning of each session and a 5-page survey (Diabetes and Eating Disorders Survey) on their first session and at their last session of their group.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALED/DM Support Group
The ED/DM Recovery Group focuses on assisting individuals with diabetes and an eating disorder - specifically the struggle of withholding insulin. The group utilizes strategies and tools that have been taught in other EDI programs, and also builds on the strengths of a group. The group is a means for learning and support as the individuals continue a regular schedule of school, work, and/or family life.
Sponsors
International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet
Park Nicollet Eating Disorder Institute
Park Nicollet Foundation
HealthPartners Institute
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Have an eating disorder * Have type 1 diabetes * Withhold their insulin * 18 years or older * Actively being treated at EDI * Committed to at least one appointment each month with each member of their individual EDI team (RD, CDE or RN, CDE; LP; and MD) * Approval of participation by EDI/DM team (RD; RN; LP; MD) * Able to attend 66% of group sessions
Exclusion criteria
* Psychologically not ready for this group therapy * Have additional eating disorder issues that would make attendance in this group inappropriate * Not committed to continuing treatment at PN's EDI * Not being actively treated at PN's EDI * Has type 2 diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adherence to insulin regimen. | Monthly |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed