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\n\tDiabetics should be screened for malnutrition to avoid complications<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \n\tBlood glucose regulation and nutrition are inextricably linked and several research papers have highlighted a relationship between malnutrition<\/strong><\/a> and diabetes<\/strong><\/a>. Endocrinologist and nutritionist Agn\u00e8s Sall\u00e9 recently published the latest findings on the consequences of diabetes<\/strong> in French journal Nutrition Clinique et M\u00e9tabolisme.<\/em><\/p>\n \n\t\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tHigher prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition in diabetes patients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \n\tData combined from various studies and observations reveals a link between diabetes and a lack of vitamins<\/strong> B12 and D, zinc and magnesium. Protein-energy malnutrition<\/strong> was also observed, especially in elderly people. This issue reduces the quality of life of diabetics<\/strong> and leads to more frequent hospitalisation. Several population studies, including the well-known NHANES, reveal a lower level of plasma albumin in diabetics and a higher prevalence of malnutrition (over 20% of participants) or a risk of malnutrition (over 30%). Malnutrition<\/strong> increases the risk of dying in hospital by 2.7 times, increases the length of a hospital stay by 3-6 days and reduces the chances of returning home.<\/p>\n \n\t\u00a0<\/p>\n