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    Hábitos alimentarios y estado nutricional en adultos mayores con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 atendidos en consulta externa de Geriatría del Hospital de Especialidades José Carrasco Arteaga durante el período enero-marzo de 2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2025-10-13) Maita Loja, Bryan Alexander; Orbe Gualancañay, Leidy Esthefania; Larriva Villareal, Diana Katherine
    Objective: To assess the eating habits and nutritional status of older adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, who were seen at the geriatrics outpatient services of José Carrasco Arteaga Specialty Hospital from January to March 2025. Methods and materials: This is a quantitative cross-sectional analytical study applying MNA and ECAAM. The sample comprised 80 older adults from the geriatrics outpatient service. PSPP 2.0 was used to process and analyze information. Statistical measures included frequencies, percentages, and the Chi-square test, with a significance level of 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval. Results: Out of 80 respondents, 60% were older adults, 51.2% were men, 58.8% had a partner, and 63.7% lived in urban areas. The prevalence of poor diet quality was 70%. 38.8% were obese, and 33.8% were overweight. The prevalence of malnutrition was 42.5%, and the risk of malnutrition was 23.8%.100 % of people showed malnutrition and 47.36% of those at risk had poor diet quality. A statistically significant association was found between eating habits and nutritional status. Conclusions: Over half of the older adults with T2DM had poor diet quality, along with significant levels of malnutrition and risk of malnutrition. A statistically significant association was found between eating habits and nutritional status in this population.