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Diabulimia and the role of school health personnel.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20840655     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Diabulimia, the omission or reduction of insulin use by persons with type 1 diabetes, is a harmful method of weight control. The purpose of this article is to present school health personnel with the information they may need to become more aware of the possibility of diabulimia in their students-especially females-with type 1 diabetes.
METHODS: A review of the somewhat limited medical and diabetes-related organizations' literature on diabulimia was conducted to establish the role that school health personnel could play in raising awareness of students with this condition as well as education for diabulimia prevention.
RESULTS: Since insulin encourages fat storage, many with type 1 diabetes have discovered the relationship between reducing the amount of insulin they take and corresponding weight loss. Improper regulation of needed insulin treatments poses serious health problems that may require immediate medical attention.
CONCLUSION: School personnel, especially those in the Coordinated School Health Program areas of comprehensive school health education, school health services, and guidance and counseling services have key roles to play in the prevention and recognition of diabulimia in students with diabetes.
Authors:
Julie Hasken; Laura Kresl; Teresa Nydegger; Megan Temme
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of school health     Volume:  80     ISSN:  1746-1561     ISO Abbreviation:  J Sch Health     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-15     Completed Date:  2011-01-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376370     Medline TA:  J Sch Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  465-9; quiz 514-6     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Copyright Information:
© 2010, American School Health Association.
Affiliation:
Truman State University, Kirksville, MO 63501, USA. jmh588@truman.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Child
Child Welfare
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1*
Directive Counseling
Eating Disorders / prevention & control*
Female
Health Education
Health Personnel*
Humans
Insulin / pharmacology*
Male
Nutritional Status*
Professional Role
Risk-Taking
School Health Services*
Weight Loss
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
11061-68-0/Insulin

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