#023: Food Stress & Body Image with Diabetes: The Struggle Is Real

Many diabetics have a complicated relationship with food and their bodies. We’re trained to obsess over carbs, weight, and exercise—while dealing with a tricky metabolism and the occasional 2am hypo-fueled fridge raid.  It’s no wonder unhelpful thoughts and habits can creep in and leave us miserable.  In this episode, Cait and Tracy speak to Sarah Lam, a diabetes psychologist with 30+ years of experience. We cover:The most common food and body struggles people with diabetes faceCait and Tracy’s own stories with binge eating and negative self-talk.Why diabetes increases the risk of eating disorders.Practical strategies for breaking these patterns.How to find professional help from someone who "gets it".If you're a diabetic struggling with these issues, here are some helpful resources.T1DE - a UK service for diabetics struggling with disordered eatingEating Disorders and Diabetes (National Eating Disorder Collaboration)T1D and Insulin Misuse (Institute for Eating Disorders)Diabulimia (Diabetes UK)Lynsey's story (Diabetes UK)Treating diabulimia (a psychologist from Diabetes Canada) Disordered eating in T1D teens (Breakthrough T1D) Videos:Patient story (YouTube) Treating diabulimia (a psychologist from Diabetes Canada) What is diabulimia? (interview with a psychiatrist, Diabetes UK) We love it when listeners say hi. Drop us a text.Email [email protected] correctiondose.comFind us on Instagram @type1tracy or @correctiondoseThis content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes management or treatment plan.