Disturbed Eating Behaviors in Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A One-Year Prospective Study.

Koen LuyckxMargaux VerschuerenNina PalmeroniEveline R GoethalsIlse WeetsLaurence Claes

Published in: Diabetes care (2019)

This longitudinal study highlights the substantial impact DEB may have in the transition to adulthood, with a substantial portion of youth with type 1 diabetes being at risk for clinical DEB. Prospective pathways linking DEB to functioning were found, emphasizing the clinical relevance of assessing DEB over time.

Keyphrases

physical activity
young adults
mental health
depressive symptoms
weight loss