[Type 2 diabetes and binge eating disorder].
Pil Lindgreen1, Pernille Fiil Nybo2,3, Mia Beck Lichtenstein4
1Afdeling for Forebyggelse, Sundhedsfremme og Samfundet, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|August 15, 2025
Summary
Type 2 diabetes and binge eating disorder often co-occur, negatively impacting health and treatment. Integrated care is crucial for managing this dual diagnosis effectively.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and binge eating disorder (BED) frequently coexist, presenting complex health challenges.
- The interplay between T2D and BED can lead to adverse health outcomes and socioeconomic burdens.
- Limited research and treatment options exist for individuals with this dual diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of co-occurring T2D and BED.
- To highlight the challenges in managing T2D in patients with BED.
- To emphasize the need for improved screening and interventions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies examining the relationship between T2D and BED.
- Analysis of the effects of T2D management on binge eating behaviors.
- Synthesis of current evidence on treatment approaches.
Main Results:
- Co-existing BED can exacerbate T2D management, potentially increasing HbA1c levels.
- T2D treatments focusing on diet, exercise, and weight may trigger or worsen binge eating.
- Approximately 25% of T2D patients are affected by BED, yet dedicated interventions are scarce.
Conclusions:
- Effective screening tools for BED in T2D populations are essential.
- Tailored, evidence-based interventions are necessary to address the dual diagnosis.
- Improving integrated care can enhance physical and psychosocial outcomes for patients with T2D and BED.
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