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Table 2 Proportion of women engaging in any or regular occurrence of key eating and compensatory behaviours
From: Disordered eating behaviour in young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus
| Key Behaviour | Any Occurrence (%) | Regular Occurrence (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetic N = 20 | Control N = 190 | Diabetic N = 20 | Control N = 190 | |
| Objective Binge Episodes (OBE) | 40 | 31.5 p = 0.441 | 20 | 15.8 p = 0.410 |
| Self-induced Vomiting | 0 | 4.8 p = 0.395 | 0 | 2.1 p = 0.665 |
| Laxative Misuse | 0 | 2.1 p = 0.665 | 0 | 1.6 p = 0.737 |
| Excessive Exercise | 30 | 30.5 p = 0.965 | 5 | 1.1 p = 0.264 |
