Presentation Title

Exploring Bulimia Nervosa and Diabulimia

Faculty Advisor Name

David Ford

Description

My project explores the psychological disorder of Bulimia Nervosa and its relatively new subcategory called "Diabullimia." Diabullimia is a subtype of Bulimia that affects people who have Type 1 Diabetes, where they misuse their insulin as a maladaptive attempt to control their weight. It looks at the history, symptoms, possible causes and risk-factors, treatment, and complexities of the disorder.

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Exploring Bulimia Nervosa and Diabulimia

My project explores the psychological disorder of Bulimia Nervosa and its relatively new subcategory called "Diabullimia." Diabullimia is a subtype of Bulimia that affects people who have Type 1 Diabetes, where they misuse their insulin as a maladaptive attempt to control their weight. It looks at the history, symptoms, possible causes and risk-factors, treatment, and complexities of the disorder.