Table 1 Purging and non-purging behaviours among adolescents with diabetes in the last 30 days prior to the survey, Addis Ababa, 2022 (n = 395)
| Â | Yes n (%) | No n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Purging behaviour | ||
 Self -induced vomiting | 8 (2.0) | 387 (98.0) |
 Skipping insulin | 30 (7.6) | 365 (92.4) |
 Not taking enough insulin | 43 (10.9) | 352 (89.1) |
Non -purging behaviour | ||
 Skipping meal | 45 (11.4) | 350 (88.6) |
 Alternating eating | 184 (46.6) | 211 (53.4) |
 Eating more than usual | 100 (25.3) | 295 (74.7) |
 Avoiding checking blood sugar | 105 (26.6) | 290 (73.4) |