SELF CARE ON DIABETES OF USERS IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Abstract

The aim was to identify the engagement of people with diabetes mellitus in self-care activities. A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with 42 people with diabetes who attended the health education and promotion project for diabetics and hypertensive patients at a family clinic in Rio de Janeiro. The data revealed a good level of self-care in patients, especially in medication management and foot care activities. However, the domain that corresponded to physical activity and the item to measure blood glucose received less adherence. Such results serve as subsidies for the organization, planning and execution of interprofessional actions aimed at the promotion and health education of diabetics.