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Insulin-Related Disordered Eating Behavior: Clarifying Terminology
Amy Shelford1, Paul E Jenkins1, Kate Harvey1
1School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, UK.
Objectives:
Consistent terminology for disordered eating behaviors relating to insulin manipulation is needed to consolidate and harmonize knowledge across research and practice. The aim of this study was to explore the terminology used to describe insulin-related disordered eating behaviors in people with type 1 diabetes and suggest consolidated terms to be used consistently going forward.
Method:
This study was conducted as part of a larger scoping review and offers analysis of terms used in the literature.
Results:
Across 201 primary and secondary sources, 19 different terms were identified, 11 of which related specifically to insulin restriction. Motivations for insulin manipulation were rarely defined.
Discussion:
Insulin-related disordered eating behavior is the proposed umbrella term to encompass all facets and directions of insulin manipulation, including insulin inflation and insulin restriction. Providing a consistent term for use in this field will consolidate evidence, facilitating a clear research direction and increasing the visibility of evidence to be used in practice recommendations and care pathways.
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