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Does Bulimia Cause Pre-diabetes And Pancreatic Damage?
I am 145lbs and 5 4. My doctor just told me I am pre-diabetic and if i don t make lifestyle changes I m going to develop type 2 diabetes. I was too afraid to tell him I m bulimic and have been for quite some time. Do you think the bulimia played a part in my pre-diabetes and pancreas damage?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
I would recommend that you be completely honest with your health care professional so that he or she can best help you; otherwise, he or she cannot. I understand that doing so is very difficult. Complete honesty about your difficulties is the first step toward getting better. Bulimia can absolutely affect your ability to metabolize and use nutrients that you consume.
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