108. Diabulimia: The Intersection of Diabetes and Eating Disorders with Erin Akers

The Joslin Diabetes Center suggests that 30% of diabetic women between the ages of 15 and 30 manipulate or omit their insulin in order to lose weight. For Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I want to talk about this lesser known yet devastating eating disorder. Today’s incredible guest is the founder and executive director of Diabulimia Helpline (DBH), Erin Akers. Erin shares the heart-wrenching story of how she flatlined and was resuscitated after diabulimia put her in the hospital. This episod...