Members' Business - Annie Wells MSP: Raising Awareness of Diabulimia - 2 November 2017
Channel: The Scottish Parliament
Date: 2017-11-02

Members' Business
Debate on the subject of—
S5M-08003 Annie Wells: Raising Awareness of Diabulimia—That the Parliament notes the
work being carried out to raise public awareness of diabulimia, which is a little known, but
extremely dangerous, eating disorder among people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), who avoid taking
their insulin in an attempt to lose weight; understands that, due to its unique nature, it is not
officially recognised as a medical condition and that, consequently, many people do not receive
the support that they need; notes that it impacts on men and women in Glasgow and across the
country; understands that, in the UK, an estimated 40% of young women aged 15-30
with T1D have the condition, and notes the calls for a greater understanding of diabulimia and the
provision of new and improved specialist support.

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