Kate has a history of anorexia. Why was she prescribed weight loss jabs?

‘Kate’ has a history of anorexia nervosa and was once hospitalised for the condition. Yet she was able to access GLP1s to control her weight via a telehealth provider, without being screened for an eating disorder.

Surveys of acute pancreatitis are currently underway around Australia, in response to an increase in cases globally. A study from South Australia shows some surprising results with an increased incidence in young people, women and those from a higher socio-economic background.

If you or anyone you know needs help with an eating disorder:

Butterfly Foundation on 1800 334 673

National Eating Disorder Collaboration

Lifeline on 131 114

References

AHPRA statement on telehealth providers not screening for eating disorders

JAMA Psychiatry: Use and Misuse of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Among People With Eating Disorders

Epidemiological time trends in acute pancreatitis – A 16-year experience from South Australia

Rise in drug-related deaths and hospitalisations driven by stimulants, annual NDARC reports find

Global Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol—Leveraging Estimation for Action | Cardiology | JAMA | JAMA Network