Cuidando do diabetes: intervenção no posto de saude da familia centro de nutrição de Crato/CE

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Diabetes is one of the main chronic diseases affecting the Brazilian population, showing an alarming increase in recent years. Proper management of this condition is essential to prevent complications and promote a better quality of life for patients. The Family Health Strategy unit (PSF Centro de Nutrição) in Crato, Ceará, recognized for its work in Primary Health Care, represents an ideal setting to implement an intervention project focused on diabetes care. This project proposes the development of educational and preventive actions addressing the importance of healthy eating, blood glucose monitoring, and physical activity. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this project is to promote health education and effective diabetes management among patients assisted at the PSF Centro de Nutrição in Crato/CE, aiming to improve quality of life and selfcare among individuals with diabetes mellitus. METHODOLOGY: The methodology involves conducting educational workshops on healthy eating and blood glucose monitoring, as well as individualized nutritional consultations to provide personalized follow-up. EXPECTED RESULTS: The expected outcomes include increased patient knowledge about the disease and its implications, improvement in health indicators such as blood glucose levels, and greater adherence to recommended treatments. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the implementation of this project represents an important step in the fight against diabetes, highlighting the relevance of the Family Health Strategy as a central point in promoting health and well-being in the population. Keywords: diabetes mellitus; obesity; type 2 diabetes mellitus.