In the type 1 diabetic community, there is a disorder called “diabulimia.” Today, type 1 diabetic patients are treated by daily injections of insulin. There are some patients who wish to lose weight for cosmetic reasons. Diabulimia is the deliberate under-dosing of insulin for the purpose of immediate and substantial weight loss. It is extremely dangerous and certainly not advisable. However, the practice persists is because it is an extremely effective form of weight loss. Insulin levels go down. Weight is lost.
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