A cognitive behavioural model of the bidirectional relationship between disordered eating and diabetes self care in adult men with Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Abstract

Aims: This qualitative study aimed to develop the first cognitive behavioural (CBT) model outlining the development and maintenance of disordered eating in adult men living with Type 1 diabetes to improve on previous theoretical models of Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating and to draw comparisons to women with Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating. Methods: Twenty-seven men (n = 16 with Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating, n = 11 with Type 1 diabetes without disordered eating) participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and individual CBT formulations were developed for each participant to inform the model. Results: Men with Type 1 diabetes and disordered eating experience negative thoughts about food, insulin, weight/shape and diabetes itself, which cause negative emotions such as fear and vulnerability and difficulties with diabetes self care such as problems with hyper and hypoglycaemia and problems accessing structured education and technology result in men feeling more dissatisfied about their body weight/shape. Conclusions: This CBT model of disordered eating in men with Type 1 diabetes can guide new interventions.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere15287
JournalDiabetic Medicine
Volume41
Issue number5
Early online date20 Feb 2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2024

Keywords

  • cognitive behavioural therapy
  • disordered eating
  • eating disorders
  • theory testing
  • Type 1 diabetes

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