Breaking the Binge-Eating Habit with Type 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often means constant focus on food, numbers, and control, which can sometimes spiral into disordered eating.
In this powerful episode of the Diabetes Nerd Podcast, we speak with guest expert Beth Braun, PhD, to explore the connection between diabetes and eating disorders, such as emotional eating, binge eating, and diabulimia.
Beth works closely with diabetes nonprofits such as the @AmericanDiabetesAssn (ADA) and @BreakthroughT1D (formerly JDRF), running support groups and integrating body and mind wellness.
Beth shares her expertise in behavioral medicine and nutrition, providing practical strategies to develop a healthier relationship with food, handle triggers, and address the psychological challenges specific to diabetes management.
Whether you’re struggling yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to gain a deeper understanding of this issue, this conversation is filled with candid insights, practical tools, and hope for recovery.
If you’d like to get in touch with Beth to discuss any of the topics mentioned in today’s episode, send her an email: AskDrBeth@gmail.com.
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DISCLAIMER: This video is not medical advice. Ginger Vieira is not a doctor. Please consult your healthcare team before making any changes to your healthcare regimen.
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Thank you all for sharing! Unfortunately, this wasn't taught back in the "olden days" and as a young T1, diagnosed in 1974, much of this awareness didn't come until much later. Regarding the fat camp "bubble", upon recognizing the food noise and the battle and introduced to Symlin, I learned I had to create that safety bubble for myself referencing the removal of the not-so-healthy binge options and the fat camps. My bubble though, super strict…I do NOT allow what I consider to be unsafe (be that donuts, cookies, candy, etc.). In my bubble, only what I cook is allowed (and I bake or cook many many safe items) or I'll reach for something like ChocoPerfection for that chocolate fix. Obviously today education has improved and the addition of GLP-1s has helped. If I do indulge in something like Chinese food, I'll only do items I know are zero or low sugar like cabbage with no sauce. Takes LOTS of practice and yes, self-discipline which takes time BUT, way happier today and healthier than I was at 20. I do still battle the guilt and self-disappointment if I make a choice that wasn't the greatest, or in my bubble.
Thankyou this explains alot