<DIV>Diabulimia is an eating disorder in which Type 1 diabetics deliberately give themselves less insulin than they need, for the purpose of weight loss. Often, Type 1 diabetics who omit insulin injections will have already been diagnosed with an eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and/or compulsive eating. Diabulimia can be triggered or exacerbated by the need for diabetics to exercise constant vigilance in regard to food, weight and glycemic control.<br><BR><I>Eating to Lose</I> is one woman's memoir her journey from illness to recovery, and carves a pathway of hope and empowerment for the millions who continue to suffer with diabulimia. <I>Eating to Lose</I> is written for them, and perhaps even more importantly it is written for their parents, and all parents in fact, who may unknowingly and involuntarily contribute to the stereotype of distorted body image so damaging to a woman's self-esteem.<BR><BR><I>Eating to Lose</I> is a book about hope, about possibility, about transformation and renewal. It is the first book to address the toxic marriage of both diabetes and eating disorders. Written with gritty honesty <I>Eating to Lose</I> offers a firsthand account of true healing and provides hope both for individuals with diabulimia and their families.</DIV>