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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Endocrinology
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Malnutrition significantly impacts hospitalized patients, affecting length of stay and infection risk.
  • Diabetic patients constitute a substantial portion of the hospitalized population, often with complex nutritional needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of malnutrition in elderly diabetic patients admitted to Spanish hospitals.
  • To describe the demographic, biochemical, and anthropometric characteristics of this patient cohort upon admission.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted involving 1098 diabetic patients aged 65 and above.
  • Data were collected from 35 medical centers across Spain, including clinical and nutritional parameters.

Main Results:

  • The mean age of participants was 78 years; respiratory tract infection was the most common admission diagnosis.
  • Over half (51.2%) had diabetes for more than ten years, and 33.09% were on insulin.
  • Malnutrition was present in 21.22% of patients, with an additional 39.07% at risk. Malnutrition prevalence was significantly higher in women (p < 0.0002).

Conclusions:

  • The VIDA study is the first large-scale Spanish multicenter research to detail the nutritional status of elderly inpatients with diabetes mellitus.
  • A significant proportion (21.22%) of these patients were malnourished, a condition influenced by age and sex.
  • The identified malnutrition rates highlight a critical issue that may contribute to increased mortality in this vulnerable population.