ALB and diabetes mellitus: A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment inventory was prepared by compiling and screening general characteristics, chronic diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and peptic ulcer disease), nutritional status, daily living ability, anthropometric measurements (body mass index (BMI), upper arm circumference, and calf circumference), and blood biochemical indicators (hemoglobin, albumin, prealbumin, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol).