### What is Diabulimia? Diabulimia is a term that combines diabetes and bulimia. It refers to a condition where individuals with type 1 diabetes deliberately skip insulin doses to lose weight. ### Signs of Diabulimia - Unexplained weight loss - Frequent urination - Extreme thirst - Fatigue - High blood sugar levels ### Risks of Diabulimia - Diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious condition that can lead to coma or death) - Organ damage (especially kidneys and eyes) - Increased risk of infections - Higher mortality rate ### Treatment for Diabulimia Diabulimia requires professional treatment, including: - **Nutritional counseling**: To ensure a balanced diet and proper insulin use. - **Medical treatment**: To manage diabetes and monitor health. - **Psychological therapy**: Such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), group therapy, and family-based therapy (FBT). Treating diabulimia is a long-term process that involves changing behavior patterns and managing triggers. Professional help is crucial for recovery.