Análise descritiva dos portadores de Diabetes mellitus, na área de atuação do Centro de Saúde Pedro Cavalcante, Marabá, Pará

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a state of chronic hyperglycemia caused by various behavioral factors, genetic, obesity among others, and may result from partial or total lack of insulin. It has been considered, in the last decades, as a serious public health problem, due to the high prevalence of the disease in our environment. Although the carriers are properly diagnosed, they are on the margins of the treatment and susceptible to the risks of developing late complications. The present study aimed at the descriptive analysis of the diabetic patients attended by Centro de Saúde Pedro Cavalcante, through Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF), demonstrating the importance of glycemic control, treatment and its prevention and what types of diabetes present In the area and its associated pathologies. In order to carry out this research, a field study was carried out and a bibliographical review was carried out in several materials, with the purpose of obtaining information and theoretical basis regarding Diabetes mellitus and its complications. Data collection was performed through a questionnaire, with objective questions, with diabetic patients, in the Cidade Nova neighborhood, located in the urban nucleus of the municipality of Marabá - PA, attended by ESF, in areas known as micro area 04 And 08. The results were tabulated later. The people in the study were diabetic, between men and women, all adults, with ages varying between 37 and 84. The results of this study pointed out the lack of physical activity by the majority of respondents. There was a higher incidence diabetes of type 2 in patients over 40 years of age. There was homogeneity in the distribution of the disease between the two sexes. Among the patients, some risk factors, such as hypertension and obesity, were present. Most of them carry out food control and use of medicines acquired by the Unified Health System or private. Most patients consult with a general practitioner, in a particular way or through the SUS, not having follow-up with a nutritionist or an endocrinologist, although most have mentioned the complications that the disease may cause. With this research it was verified that the carrier of Diabetes mellitus, needs modifications in his lifestyle, being necessary the prevention, the treatment and the promotion of his health. Another important factor is glycemic control. It is evident, the importance of future studies and monitoring in these micro areas.