Caracterización de los diabéticos tipo 2 con complicaciones en dos consultorios del Centro de Salud Guasmo Norte. Año 2018.

Abstract

Background: There are 422 million people in the world with diabetes and more than 80% of deaths from diabetes occur in low- and middle-income countries. In Ecuador, the diabetic population is 544. 000, with a prevalence of morbidity. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, observational, descriptive study with a sample of 103 subjects belonging to the population A 1 y 3-year-old clinic, with prior informed consent, a clinical and physical examination and examinations were conducted, including the following variables: age, sex, ethnicity, educational level, occupation, family history of Diabetes Mellitus, symptoms and signs, Eating habits, anthropometry. Results: The predominant female population (78,2%), age (>64 years), mestizo ethnicity (78.3%), civil status (married) Diabetes mellitus, no physical activity , poor eating habits, Body mass index of 30 and over (56,5%), symptoms such as tingling and cramps in the lower limbs 87%, polyneuropathy complications (8,7 %). The incidence of hidden morbidity of diabetes mellitus in the study population, analyzed with blood glucose values equal to or greater than 126mg / dL., renal insufficiency 4,3 % Conclusions: The complications of diabetes mellitus exists in the study population, influenced by unhealthy lifestyles, and nutritional status.