Obesity-related abnormal eating behaviors in Type 2 diabetic patients

Authors

  • Aydan Ercan Başkent University Health Science Faculty
  • Gül Kızıltan Başkent University Health Science Faculty

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.3657

Keywords:

Binge eating, Eating behaviors, Night eating, Obesity, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the obesity-related abnormal eating behaviors in Type 2 diabetic patients.

Methods: It was a cross-sectional study involving 120 Type 2 diabetic patients. Body weight and height of the individuals were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Bulimic Investigatory Test-Edinburg (BITE) was used to measure binge eating attitudes. Night eating symptoms were defined as consuming > 25% of daily energy after suppertime. To determine the glycaemic control, HbA1c levels were analyzed. Data analyzed by SPSS 13.0 for Windows.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 55.3

Author Biographies

Aydan Ercan, Başkent University Health Science Faculty

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Gül Kızıltan, Başkent University Health Science Faculty

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Published

2013-10-25

How to Cite

Ercan, A., & Kızıltan, G. (2013). Obesity-related abnormal eating behaviors in Type 2 diabetic patients. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(6). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.3657

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 6 (2013): November - December 2013 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles