Discussions About Binge Eating and Type 2 Diabetes in a Facebook Group: A Qualitative Analysis.
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| Title: | Discussions About Binge Eating and Type 2 Diabetes in a Facebook Group: A Qualitative Analysis. |
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| Authors: | Lindgreen, Pil, Willaing, Ingrid, Clausen, Loa, Ismail, Khalida, Kjærulff, Emilie Mølholm, Cleal, Bryan |
| Source: | International Journal of Eating Disorders. Sep2024, Vol. 57 Issue 9, p1882-1889. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Bulimia, Social media, People with diabetes, Qualitative research, Attitudes toward illness, Carbohydrates, Binge-eating disorder, Facebook (Web resource), Descriptive statistics, Thematic analysis, Type 2 diabetes, Interpersonal relations, Counseling, Data analysis software, Psychosocial factors, Patients' attitudes, Disease complications |
| Geographic Terms: | Denmark |
| Abstract: | Objective: Binge eating has adverse health effects and may be 10 times more common in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) than in the general population. Still, binge eating is not consistently addressed in diabetes treatment. People with T2D and binge eating may, therefore, seek guidance on the topic on social media. The study objective was to explore discussions about binge eating among members of a T2D‐specific Facebook group. Method: Interactions among members of the Facebook group were observed over 8 months and supplemented by keyword searches within group content. The data were imported into NVivo12 and analyzed using Interpretive Description. Results: The overarching theme described how group members exchanged guidance concerning co‐existing T2D and binge eating based on personal experiences while trying to resolve co‐members' misapprehensions regarding binge eating. Two subthemes were generated, describing frequently discussed topics relating to binge eating triggers and inhibitors. Triggers were confusion about the health impacts of carbohydrates and encounters with unsupportive clinicians, while inhibitors included the possibility of speaking openly about binge eating with peers and hunger cues being suppressed by glucagon‐like peptide 1 receptor agonists. Discussion: Social media may constitute an important source of support for people with T2D and binge eating, as the topic is typically not addressed in routine care. Besides being aware of the extent of binge eating in people with T2D and the health risks involved, clinicians should keep in mind that people with both conditions may seek information on social media that can affect diabetes management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Binge eating has adverse health effects and may be 10 times more common in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) than in the general population. Still, binge eating is not consistently addressed in diabetes treatment. People with T2D and binge eating may, therefore, seek guidance on the topic on social media. The study objective was to explore discussions about binge eating among members of a T2D‐specific Facebook group. Method: Interactions among members of the Facebook group were observed over 8 months and supplemented by keyword searches within group content. The data were imported into NVivo12 and analyzed using Interpretive Description. Results: The overarching theme described how group members exchanged guidance concerning co‐existing T2D and binge eating based on personal experiences while trying to resolve co‐members' misapprehensions regarding binge eating. Two subthemes were generated, describing frequently discussed topics relating to binge eating triggers and inhibitors. Triggers were confusion about the health impacts of carbohydrates and encounters with unsupportive clinicians, while inhibitors included the possibility of speaking openly about binge eating with peers and hunger cues being suppressed by glucagon‐like peptide 1 receptor agonists. Discussion: Social media may constitute an important source of support for people with T2D and binge eating, as the topic is typically not addressed in routine care. Besides being aware of the extent of binge eating in people with T2D and the health risks involved, clinicians should keep in mind that people with both conditions may seek information on social media that can affect diabetes management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02763478 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/eat.24242 |
