Controle glicêmico e prevenção de complicações em pacientes com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2: proposta de intervenção educativa na ESF Central, Pantano Grande – RS.

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with high prevalence in Brazil, often associated with complications that compromise patients’ quality of life and place a significant burden on the healthcare system. Health education is an essential tool in Primary Health Care, as it contributes to self-care, glycemic control, and the prevention of complications. This paper presents an intervention project aimed at promoting self-care among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus registered at the Central Family Health Strategy (FHS) unit, located in the municipality of Pântano Grande, Rio Grande do Sul. The unit serves approximately six thousand inhabitants and faces challenges related to treatment adherence and disease control. The proposed intervention will be carried out from June to August 2025 through educational meetings that aim to raise patients’ awareness about the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, proper medication use, and blood glucose monitoring. This initiative is expected to strengthen the bond between patients and the healthcare team, promote greater autonomy in disease management, and reduce the risk of medium- and long-term complications.