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diabulimia

Noun

Meaning

diabulimia (uncountable)

(medicine) The manipulation of insulin dosage by a diabetic person in order to effect loss of weight.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Diabulimia (Portmanteau of diabetes and bulimia ) An eating disorder where Type 1 diabetics intentionally take less insulin than needed in order to lose weight. Source: Internet

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