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July 20, 2008 by (Talk)    Diabulimia (a portmanteau of diabetes
and bulimia) refers to people with Type 1 diabetes who omit
their insulin injections for the purpose of weight loss. Without
the insulin injections, blood sugar levels rise as the cells
cannot take in glucose. The body, in an attempt to lower the
blood sugar, spills excess glucose into the urine.  Prior to a
diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes there is a weight loss but, upon
diagnosis, a person with Type 1 diabetes is put on insulin
injections, a more controlled diet, and several blood sugar
checks a day. The weight that was lost is quickly gained back.
However, someone who realizes that omitting or severely reducing
insulin dosages leads to weight loss may be tempted to do so,
especially if the individual believes they are overweight.
Omitting insulin injections does have the effect of losing
weight, even though appetite and thirst increase, as well as
urine volume.  Often, people with