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Binge eating disorder (BED) affects 9.5% of obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Denmark, a higher prevalence than in the general population. This suggests BED screening may benefit T2D patients.

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Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Psychiatry
Public Health

Background:

Binge eating disorder (BED) is a recognized diagnosis in Denmark.
The general population prevalence of BED in Denmark is 2-3%.
BED prevalence in Danish type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients is unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the prevalence of BED in obese patients with T2D in Denmark.
To explore clinical differences between T2D patients with and without BED.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 84 obese T2D patients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) was recruited.
Patients were screened for BED using the Binge Eating Disorder Questionnaire.
Clinical data were collected and analyzed using statistical comparisons.

Main Results:

9.5% of obese T2D patients showed indication of BED.
An additional 8.3% exhibited subthreshold BED symptoms.
Patients with BED were younger, had earlier diabetes onset, and higher BMI.

Conclusions:

Obese T2D patients exhibit a higher prevalence of BED than the general population.
Systematic BED screening may be beneficial for obese T2D patients.
Further research is required to understand the BED-T2D association fully.