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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Mar 12.
Published in final edited form as: Curr Diab Rep. 2013 Sep 12:10.1007/s11892-013-0418-4. doi: 10.1007/s11892-013-0418-4

Table 2. Risk Factors and Complications for Disordered Eating in People with Diabetes.

Risk Factors Explanation
Adolescences Increased risk taking behavior, peer influence
Gender Females are more likely to engage in disordered eating behavior
BMI Higher BMI may lead to dieting, negative affect
Body Dissatisfaction Drive for Thinness
Meal Structure Infrequent family meals
Type 1 Diabetes Complications
Poor Glycemic Control
Frequent Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Neuropathy
Cerebral Edema
Kidney Failure
Heart Problems (e.g., arrhythmia, bradycardia)
Death