Hiperglicemia y su relación con el síndrome de fragilidad en adultos mayores del centro geriátrico del cantón Guano.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between hyperglycemia and frailty syndrome in elderly in Geriatric of Guano Canton. A cross-sectional study of non-experimental design, with a total population of 81 people older than 65, living in the geriatric center who met the inclusion criteria requirements prior to informed consent. A questionnaire was applied which included variables such as: the nutritional status measured with the Mini Nutritional Assessment. Through the criteria of Fried fragility was measured. Additionally, samples of blood glucose were taken. Results were analyzed according to descriptive statistics for each variable and statistical test of significance in the relationship between variables: correlation tests and Anova. It was found that 61.73% of the population study presented fragility and a predominance of females. A 38.27% of fragile people presents a risk of poor nutrition. There is no correlation between hyperglycemia and fragile syndrome, rejecting the hypothesis stated. The syndrome of frailty in the elderly is present even when taking a normal nutritional status. Nevertheless, this is demonstrated in accordance with the nutritional status deteriorates. It is recommended to perform a record of glycemia, food habits, and life style to older adults in order to obtain the most relevant data in next researches.