Evaluation of self-care in elderly diabetics at a Family Health Strategy service in Teresina-PI
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a syndrome of multiple causes, with a prevalence of 10.3% in the elderly, who require self-care treatment. Objectives: To evaluate the self-care of elderly patients with diabetes at a Family Health Strategy service in Teresina (PI). Method: A cross-sectional study...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2013 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) |
| Repositorio: | Revista Conscientiae Saúde (Online) |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.periodicos.uninove.br:article/4150 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4150 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Diabetes mellitus Diet Hypoglycemic agents Elderly. Dieta Hipoglicemiantes Idoso. |
| Sumario: | Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a syndrome of multiple causes, with a prevalence of 10.3% in the elderly, who require self-care treatment. Objectives: To evaluate the self-care of elderly patients with diabetes at a Family Health Strategy service in Teresina (PI). Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 55 diabetics of both sexes, aged between 60 and 85 years, enrolled in the Program for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus at a Family Health Strategy service. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Epi-info software. Results: The elderly monitored the level of fasting glucose (98.20%), used health services (96.40%) and took oral glycemia-lowering medication (89.00%). The diet followed by 78.20% of the elderly included dairy, meats, fruits, rice and beans; however, 30.90% of these seniors consumed sugars, sweets and soft drinks, all foods that are contraindicated for diabetics. Conclusion: The elderly diabetics showed significant adherence to the self-care program in regard to monitoring glucose levels and following the dietary strategies. |
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