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July 5, 2026Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Malnutrition as Independent Predictor of Geriatric Syndromes in Older Individuals with Diabetes Living in Urban Slums: A Cross-Sectional Study

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KEKhadija ElmotiaOAOumaima AbouyaalaSBSoukaina Bougrine

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Cross-sectional study finds malnutrition predicts geriatric syndromes in older individuals with diabetes, suggesting need for routine screening.

Key Points

  • This study investigates the link between nutritional status and geriatric syndromes among older adults with diabetes in urban slums.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study involving 100 older adults with diabetes in urban slums of Casablanca, Morocco.
  • Assessed various health aspects including nutritional status, cognitive function, and quality of life using standardized tools.
  • Applied descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable linear regression analyses using Jamovi version 2.3.
  • Malnutrition significantly correlated with geriatric syndromes in the study population (p=0.002).
  • Associations remained significant after adjusting for HbA1c levels and physical activity.

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Elmotia et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a49f6c9f5d1d45b28800fa7https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2026.2695580
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