It is known, however, that too much added sugar of all kinds â not just high-fructose corn syrup â can contribute unwanted calories that are linked to health problems, such as weight gain, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and high triglyceride levels.
Bulimia is linked to depression and other psychiatric disorders. It shares some symptoms with anorexia nervosa, another major eating disorder. Many people with bulimia can stay at a normal weight, so they may be able to keep their condition secret for years. If not treated, bulimia can lead to problems from not getting enough nutrition. It can cause life-threatening complications.
If your loved one has bulimia. 1  Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery: How to Overcome Your Eating Disorder and Gain True Self-Confidence. 2  Emotional Eating: How to Recognize and Stop Emotional and Stress Eating. 3  Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder: Advice for Parents, Family Members, and Friends.