Disordered Eating: A Hidden Challenge in Diabetes
From Diabetes Care Conversations by Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
March 24, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 188
About this episode
This episode explores the intersection of disordered eating and diabetes, providing insights on management and patient support.
In this episode of Diabetes Care Conversations, we explore the complex and often overlooked intersection of disordered eating and diabetes, highlighting how routine management behaviors can unintentionally contribute to and prevent unhealthy relationships with food. Vandana Sheth, is joined by Megrette Fletcher, M.Ed, RDN, CDCES, and Zehra Haider, MD, who share practical insights on recognizing subtle warning signs, using simple screening approaches, and fostering compassionate, team-based care to better support patients.
People in this episode
Host: Vandana Sheth
Guests: Megrette Fletcher, Zehra Haider
Topics covered
- disordered eating
- diabetes management
- patient care
- nutrition
- healthcare team
Keywords
- disordered eating
- diabetes
- nutrition
- patient support
- healthcare
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
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