Risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • Idalina Diair Regla Carolino Maringá State University
  • Carlos Alexandre Molena-Fernandes Maringá State University
  • Raquel Soares Tasca Maringá State University
  • Sonia Silva Marcon Maringá State University
  • Roberto Kenji Nakamura Cuman Maringá State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200011

Keywords:

public health, risk factors, diabetes mellitus, type 2

Abstract

This study was carried out to evaluate the risk factors of type 2 diabetic patients through sociodemographic data, habits of health, anthropometric and biochemist profiles, assisted at a basic public health care unit in Maringá, Paraná. Sixty-six patients, 56 women aged over than 50 years-old were interviewed. High prevalence factors for cardiovascular risk were observed, such as: overweight and obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sedentariness and inadequate diet. Data suggested the need for multidisciplinary intervention programs in health care units associated to educative programs, adjusted diet intake and regular physical activity for these diabetic patients.

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Published

2008-04-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2008)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Carolino, I. D. R., Molena-Fernandes, C. A., Tasca, R. S., Marcon, S. S., & Cuman, R. K. N. (2008). Risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(2), 238-244. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000200011