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Self-starvation in a diabetic adolescent.

N L Schechter

    Journal of Adolescent Health Care : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A teenage girl with diabetes mellitus exhibited food refusal, mimicking anorexia nervosa. This behavior served as extreme illness denial, potentially linked to psychosis, complicating her diabetes management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Endocrinology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder requiring lifelong management.
    • Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and distorted body image.

    Observation:

    • A 14-year-old female presented with food refusal shortly after diabetes mellitus diagnosis.
    • Her dietary changes ceased the need for insulin therapy and urine testing.
    • This behavior allowed her to deny her diabetes diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • The patient's presentation resembled primary anorexia nervosa.
    • She was diagnosed with atypical anorexia nervosa, an extreme form of illness denial.
    • Psychosis was considered a potential contributing factor to her denial.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the complex interplay between eating disorders and chronic illness management in adolescents.
    • It underscores the importance of recognizing atypical presentations of eating disorders, especially when co-occurring with medical conditions.
    • Early identification and integrated treatment approaches are crucial for managing such complex cases.

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