We are so glad that you reached out.

It’s well known that those who have type 1 diabetes are susceptible to medical conditions such as retinopathy, kidney disease and nerve damage. It’s less well-known that they are also susceptible to eating disorders.

While in recovery, “Are you better yet?” was a feeling, a wish, an expectation that emanated from the people who loved me. They knew I had gone into treatment and they saw me eat­ing, so they figured I was totally cured. However, as we know, an eating disorder is not only about the food, and recovery is not just about eating.

The thought of food brought me so much anxiety and fear that I was often paralyzed around choosing and preparing my meals. Somehow I needed to accept and get comfortable with seeing, touching, smelling, preparing, and tasting it. Figuring out what to eat for each meal and snack was a particularly hard struggle because Ed would always chime right in. It was a challenge to stay focused because his voice was so loud!