Malnutrition in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study

Malnutrition in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study

Introduction: The global population of the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is growing due to improvement in DM care and increased life expectancy. Malnutrition is a recognized complication of DM especially in the elderly. However, despite the impact of malnutrition on the overall outcom...

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Main Authors: Oladimeji Adedeji Junaid, Olubukola Ayoola Ojo, Oluseyi Ademola Adejumo, Folorunsho Mansally Junaid, Kehinde John Ajiboye, Olalekan Ezekiel Ojo, Toluwani Olusola Akitikori, Ayodeji Babatope Kolawole, Temidayo Rosemary Ikem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:Dialogues in Health
Subjects:
Malnutrition
Elderly
Diabetes mellitus
Hypoalbuminemia
Body mass index
Mini nutritional assessment-short form
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772653322000302

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