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A Danish study found that adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who show binge eating disorder (BED) symptoms are diagnosed nearly 8 years earlier than those without. BED symptoms were more common in women, people with obesity, and those with lower well-being. The findings point to a key subgroup that may need closer screening and support.
A cross-sectional Danish study of nearly 2,500 adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) found that binge eating disorder (BED) symptoms are not only present in this population but are linked to a significantly earlier diabetes diagnosis. Adults with probable BED were diagnosed with T2D at a median age of 51.8 years — nearly 8 years earlier than those without symptoms.
The study also identified who's most at risk: women, individuals with a BMI of 35 or higher, and those reporting poor well-being were all more likely to screen positive for BED symptoms. BED was also associated with higher diastolic blood pressure and greater use of GLP-1 medications.
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Why it matters: These findings highlight a clinically overlooked overlap between eating disorders and metabolic disease. Screening for BED in T2D patients — especially women, younger patients, and those with obesity — could open doors to more holistic, effective care.
