Teen Diabulimia Disorder Treatment In Pennsylvania

Diabulimia is an eating disorder centered around young women with Type 1 diabetes. As such, diabulimia sufferers who depend on insulin to treat their condition, misuse the medication to spur weight loss.

Teen Diabulimia Disorder Treatment In Pennsylvania

Diabulimia is an eating disorder centered around young women with Type 1 diabetes. As such, diabulimia sufferers who depend on insulin to treat their condition, misuse the medication to spur weight loss. With the intense focus on food, labels, numbers (weight, blood glucose, A1c) and control, plus the many disruptions that occur in a person’s metabolic system, we know that diabetes is a high risk factor for developing an eating disorder.

Diabulimia Health Risks

Diabulimia is a very dangerous eating disorder as Type 1 diabetes patients are depriving their bodies of life-saving insulin.

Health Concerns for Diabulimia:

• Diabetes complications
• Hyperglycemia
• Kidney damage
• Heart damage
• Small nerve damage
• Ketonuria
• Coma
• Death

Adolescent Treatment at Blue Ridge

At Blue Ridge Treatment Center in Pennsylvania, we extend an integrated approach to treating this eating disorder. Our adolescent patients are seen by our medical director, psychiatric providers, therapist, and nursing team through residential care regularly.

Medical Stabilization

After a full medical assessment and review of health records, lab work, and physician orders, a treatment care plan is established to ensure Type 1 Diabetes care while promoting well-rounded nutrition.

Behavioral Therapy

Throughout her recovery, your daughter will participate in a variety of behavioral therapies including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy with EFFT, IMT, and nutrition counseling. At the same time, we emphasize skill building to teach teens with diabulimia how to manage daily stress and anxiety and effectively manage their emotions and behaviors.

Get Help for Your Teenager Today

In our Pennsylvania adolescent treatment center, you’ll find a team that is passionate and nurturing to help your teen heal and recover from diabulimia. We understand that adolescent diabulimia is a complex issue, and we take a holistic, evidence-based approach to residential treatment. Our residential teen program in Pennsylvania is designed to address the unique needs of each teen patient.

It’s time to take action and get your teen on the road to health, wellness, and recovery. Call us today at (570) 718-8800 to learn more about our adolescent disordered eating program.