Elucidating the experience of disordered eating in adults with type 2 diabetes

About this study

We are conducting a study to better understand the experience of adults living with type 2 diabetes who also experience problematic eating and/or an eating disorder. For more information or to participate in the study, visit https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=Y99XPK4E973HEDJ8

InstitutionThe University of Sydney
Ethics Approval Number2024/030
Project Start Date3 April 2024
Project End Date31 July 2024
ParticipantsYou may be eligible if you:

- Are aged 18 years and over
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- Are currently experiencing problematic eating and/or an eating disorder
- Are residing in Australia
- Are able to read and converse in English
- Not currently pregnant
What is InvolvedIf you decide to take part in this study, you will first complete a short 10-minute sociodemographic survey and eating disorder questionnaire. Eligible participants will then be invited to attend an interview (online or in person) that will last up to an hour. The interview will cover questions about your lived experience with type 2 diabetes, your current relationship with food, and how you feel about your body, weight, and shape. Interviews will be audio recorded and the transcripts analysed with all identifying information removed with results presented as a group story.

We are pleased to offer a $20 gift card to the first 25 eligible participants who attend the interview.
Contact DetailsZac Fong, zhi.fong@sydney.edu.au

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