Projeto de intervenção: educação de pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo II para o manejo de hipoglicemiantes orais

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem in Brazil and worldwide which directly affects the quality of patients life, resulting in a high mortality rate if not followed properly. The lack of information about the disease and the unfamiliarity with the importance of anti-diabetic medication associated with elevated blood glucose levels led the development of this intervention project, which has as goal: the education of diabetic patients for oral medication administering. It will be developed group activity, as this strategy proved to be appropriate to carry out educational proposals, in the emancipatory perspective, allowing the active interaction of subjects and professionals in the development of new knowledge to adherence to self-care. It is expected that the concerned health unit Diabetics can become aware of the importance of selfcare and regular treatment of their condition to achieve a quality of life.