Objective: It is reported that eating disorders and depression are more common in patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM). In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of binge eating disorder (BED) in T2DM
patients and examine the correlation of BED with level of depression and glycemic control.
Method: One hundred fifty-two T2DM patients aged between18 and 75 years (81 females, 71 males) were evaluated
via a Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorder, Clinical Version in terms of eating disorders.
Disordered eating attitudes were determined using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT) and level of depression was
determined using the Beck Depression Scale. Patients who have BED and patients who do not were compared
in terms of age, gender, body mass index, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, depression and EAT scores.
Results: Eight of the patients included in the study (5.26%) were diagnosed with BED. In patients diagnosed with
BED, depression and EAT scores were significantly high (Pb.05). A positive correlation was found between EAT
scores and depression scores (r=+0.196, Pb.05). No significant difference was found in HbA1c levels between
patients with BED and those without (Pb.05).
Conclusions: T2DMpatients should be examined in terms of the presence of BED and disordered eating attitudes.
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