Anorexia nervosa occurring in patients with diabetes mellitus

Postgrad Med J. 1982 Jun;58(680):354-6. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.58.680.354.

Abstract

Three patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus who developed anorexia nervosa are described. Unlike the few cases already reported the patients' diabetes proved very difficult to control with dire consequences in each case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
  • Child
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male