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- Title
Group therapy for binge eating in Type 2 diabetes: a randomized trial.
- Authors
Kenardy, J; Mensch, M; Bowen, K; Green, B; Walton, J
- Abstract
Abstract Aims This preliminary study addresses three related issues. First, there is a need to test the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for binge eating in populations with Type 2 diabetes. Second, the impact of a treatment for binge eating on diabetes management is unknown. Finally, whilst a number of treatment modalities have been shown to improve binge eating, there has not been a comparison between CBT and a non-specific therapy for binge eating. Methods Group CBT for binge eating was compared with a group non-prescriptive therapy (NPT), a therapy for which there is no theoretical or empirical support in eating disorders, in a randomized trial which included a post-treatment assessment and a 3-month follow-up. Results There were no differences between CBT and NPT at post-treatment, with both treatments being associated with significant changes in binge eating, mood and body mass index. However, there was a significant relapse in binge eating at the 3-month follow-up in the NPT condition. This was in contrast to the CBT condition, where treatment gains were maintained. Finally, across treatments, reduction in binge eating from pre- to post-treatment was associated with reduction in HbA1c . Conclusions Binge eating in Type 2 diabetes is responsive to psychosocial treatment, and reduction in binge eating appears to improve glycaemic control. However, this is a small study with a short follow-up period. Future studies will need to extend the follow-up period to assess for long-term maintenance of the effects of CBT on binge eating and diabetic control in this population.
- Subjects
COMPULSIVE eating; DIABETES
- Publication
Diabetic Medicine, 2002, Vol 19, Issue 3, p234
- ISSN
0742-3071
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1464-5491.2002.00679.x