RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS AT THE GENERAL HOSPITAL OF VINH CITY
This study investigated the relationship between nutritional status and quality of life among 151 diabetic patients at the General Hospital of Vinh City. The research found that a significant proportion (45.03%) of patients were overweight or obese, with 75% of male and 95.2% of female patients having a waist-hip-ratio higher than the recommended level. Furthermore, the study revealed a negative association between nutritional status (as measured by SGA and BMI) and participants’ quality of life, suggesting that improvements in nutritional care could positively impact the well-being of diabetic patients. The findings highlight the importance of addressing nutritional factors in the management of diabetes.
