Diagnóstico de desnutrición mediante los criterios GLIM en pacientes adultos con Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 que están internados en el Hospital Abel Gilbert Pontón durante el periodo 2023-2024.

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by an alteration in the carbohydrate metabolism, predisposing to multiple complications that have an impact on nutritional status and may increase morbidity and mortality of hospitalized patients. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of malnutrition using the GLIM criteria in diabetic patients who are hospitalized at Abel Gilbert Pontón Hospital. METHODS: The research was conducted using a quantitative, non-experimental, observational, descriptive cross-sectional approach. The instruments employed included a scale, stadiometer, and measuring tape for anthropometric values; a 24 hour food diary for evaluating the dietary component; medical history, NRS 2002, and GLIM criteria to determine the risk of malnutrition and diagnose malnutrition. RESULTS: Sixty patients aged between 18 and 64 were interviewed. Using the NRS 2002, a 75% prevalence of nutritional risk was established, and based on GLIM criteria, a prevalence of 71% moderate malnutrition and 26% severe malnutrition was determined. CONCLUSIONS: The GLIM criteria were useful, allowing the evaluation of the right parameters to analyze the nutritional status of the population. There was the presence of phenotypic and etiological criteria, demonstrating the susceptibility of diabetic patients, especially in the hospital setting.