MOURA, K. L.; LIMA, R. A.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6496179334378170; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9714025694922505; MOURA, Kelvin Leite.; LIMA, Rafael de Araújo.
Resumo:
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) represents a chronic disease of
high prevalence, being the lifestyle of most new cases. Also, the perception that
the diabetic patient has about his illness acts as a protection factor. Objective:
to verify if the lifestyle and the self-perception in health interfere in the glycemic
control of patients with DM2. Methodology: an observational, transversal and
analytical study, developed with diabetic patients of a University Hospital. Data
were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using Pearson's chi-
square test or Fisher's exact test, where appropriate, to determine associations.
The level of significance was set at 5% (p <0.05). Glycemic control was
assessed from the values of fasting glycemia and glycated hemoglobin A1C
(HbA1C). Results: The majority of patients were female, 60 years of age or
older, had low income and education. In addition, they were smokers, alcoholics
and had the disease uncontrolled. There were statistically significant
associations between glycemic control and gender (p = 0.003), smoking (p =
0.004), sedentarism (p <0.001), dental brushing (p <0.001) and dental flossing
(p <0.001). Finally, the majority believed that there was a relationship between
DM2 and limb amputation (90.2%), systemic arterial hypertension (72.5%) and
cataract (62.7%). Conclusion: The importance of the follow-up of diabetic
patients is emphasized, and self-perception extends the possibilities of access
to health services. In addition, the data obtained provide information to be used
for the prevention of DM2 complications.