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April 19, 2026Diabetic MedicineOpen Access

Gestational diabetes mellitus and disordered eating behaviours: A qualitative study of online forum discussions

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YNYasaman NooriECEmilie CoteSCShaneh Clark

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Overview

Qualitative analysis uncovers how gestational diabetes impacts disordered eating in women, suggesting improvements in care.

Key Points

  • To explore the discussions surrounding gestational diabetes mellitus and disordered eating behaviours on online forums.
  • Conducted a qualitative reflexive thematic analysis of threads and comments from Reddit.
  • Included only English-language posts discussing current or previous GDM.
  • Analyzed a total of 144 posts related to disordered eating in the context of GDM.
  • Identified three main themes: GDM management as a trigger for disordered eating behaviours.
  • Highlighted the multilayered distress affecting relationships with food and eating.
  • Noted the importance of reclaiming agency through sharing experiences and adaptive strategies.

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Noori et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e4734c010ef96374d8f20bhttps://doi.org/10.1111/dme.70322
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