Estratégias de intervenção diante de riscos modificáveis em pacientes com diabetes mellitus na unidade básica de saúde

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is an important problem today. The prevalence of the disease is rising in developing countries either by the rapid aging of its population or by the increase of obesity in children and adolescents, which result in a higher risk of developing the disease. It brings very serious complications to patients who may progress with new illnesses, disabilities and even death. Modifiable risk factors exert a great influence on Diabetes Mellitus, its control and its complications. This study aims to elaborate a proposal with the intention of organizing the assistance to patients with diabetes mellitus in the area assigned to the ESF São José da Varginha, Minas Gerais. A bibliographic research was carried out in the databases Virtual Library of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Scientific Electronic Library on line - SciELO and Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences - LILACS. It was also used the method of Strategic Situational Planning - PES. This project is expected to stimulate the participation of diabetic patients to change behavior in order to reduce modifiable risk factors and improve quality of life.