Background Coexistence of frailty and chronic diseases including diabetes is related to a
higher risk of adverse health outcomes. There is an increasing interest in the intersection of …

Background The use of technological devices can support the self-management of
individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), particularly in addressing psychological …

Purpose Rural older adults are more likely to be malnourished than urban older adults,
particularly those living in lower-middle-income countries like Vietnam. Therefore, this study …

Summary Background & aims The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) is the most used tool
to assess malnutrition and/or its risk among older adults. Its Screening section was proposed …

Background Due to cognitive impairments, people with dementia (PWD) often have
difficulties in eating and drinking. This study aimed to assess the nutritional status, dietary …

Frailty in older people with diabetes is viewed as one homogeneous category. We
previously suggested that frailty is not homogeneous and spans across a metabolic …

Background Malnutrition remains a pervasive issue among older adults, a prevalence that is
markedly higher among those diagnosed with diabetes. The primary objective of this study …

Malnutrition is a major problem among older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Some studies suggest that well glycaemic control increases the risk of frailty due to reduced …

Objective. To describe handgrip strength (HGS) and identify associated factors in community‐
dwelling older adults in rural Vietnam. Methods. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in …

Background Poor appetite is a common problem among older people; it is known to
contribute to weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and increased mortality, which can affect …