What’s diabulimia? This is a term you may not be familiar with, but it’s a dangerous issue that affects individuals with diabetes. People with diabetes are already at higher risk for developing eating disorders (up to 20% of type 1 diabetics will develop an eating disorder in their lifetime). So, what is diabulimia and why is it a problem? 

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, or T2DM accounts for 90-95% of diabetic diagnoses. T2DM used to be referred to as “adult-onset diabetes”, but children and teens can be affected as well. This is a condition in which insulin is being made, but over time, the body stops being able to use insulin as effectively. 

Diabetes and prediabetes have been hot topics in the wellness industry these days, and maybe for good reason: the estimated cost of diabetes in the US was more than $400 billion in 2022. We hear more and more about blood sugar control and insulin resistance on social media, from fitness professionals, family members, and maybe even from our doctors. So, what do you need to know?