The Effect of Nutritional Status and Energy Consumption on the Length of Hospitalization Days of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Hospital, Samarinda

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) are at risk of complications that affect the length of the hospitalization days. Nutritional status and energy consumption levels play an important role in the patient's recovery process. This study analyzed the relationship between nutritional status and energy consumption level on the length of hospitalization of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Abdul Wahab Sjahranie Samarinda Hospital with a cross-sectional quantitative design using secondary data. The Spearman Rank correlation test showed a significant relationship between nutritional status and length of hospitalization (p < 0.05). Patients with less energy intake have a longer length of stay. Nutritional status and energy consumption levels play an important role in determining the length of hospitalization days of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Optimization of nutrition management is needed to accelerate recovery and reduce the burden on health services