Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised

Authors

Jessica T. Markowitz, Deborah A. Butler, Lisa K. Volkening, Jeanne E. Antisdel, Barbara J. Anderson, Lori M.B. Laffel (2010)

The DEPS-R is a self-administered questionnaire aimed at identifying disordered eating behaviors in people with type 1 diabetes. Some individuals with type 1 diabetes may misuse insulin to manage their weight, a practice referred to as "diabulimia." This behavior complicates the evaluation of disordered eating because it intersects with both diabetes management and eating disorder symptoms. Additionally, poor blood sugar control can mimic eating disorder symptoms like weight loss and fatigue, making it challenging to differentiate between the two. This screening tool helps in recognizing and distinguishing these behaviors.

What this tool is good for:

This tool is useful for identifying disordered eating behaviors, as well as insulin misuse and compensatory behaviors, in individuals with type 1 diabetes.

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Validity and Reliability Papers

Markowitz, J. T., Butler, D. A., Volkening, L. K., Antisdel, J. E., Anderson, B. J., & Laffel, L. M. B. (2009). Brief Screening Tool for Disordered Eating in Diabetes. Diabetes Care, 33(3), 495–500. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc09-1890

Ryman, B., MacIsaac, J., Robinson, T., Miller, M. R., Herold Gallego, P. (2019). Assessing the clinical utility of the diabetes eating problem survey‐revised (DEPS‐R) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.67

Wisting, L., Wonderlich, J., Skrivarhaug, T. et al. (2019) Psychometric properties and factor structure of the diabetes eating problem survey – revised (DEPS-R) among adult males and females with type 1 diabetes. J Eat Disord 7, 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-018-0232-0

Type of tool

Screening

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years), Adolescents (13 - 17 years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Signs and symptoms, Eating attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

Specific Populations

Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, German, Greek, Italian, Turkish