Calidad de vida de pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo II, en el centro de salud tipo A, 25 de enero de la ciudad de Guayaquil, año 2020.

Abstract

Quality of life is a fundamental axis in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, especially those related to diet, physical activity, administration of medication and insulin to control their disease, due to this a study was carried out whose objective en To determine the quality of life of patients with type II January 25 diabetes mellitus, in a type A health center in the city of Guayaquil, year 2020. Type of study: descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative, prospective, population: 100 clinical records of patients and 50 patients between the age of 35 to 50 years. Instruments: questionnaire (Survey) and indirect observation guide (EsDQOL) Results: 50% are between the ages of 35 and 40 years, 59% are male, 41% are primary school, 68% are mixed race, BMI 38% are overweight and obese grade I, from the urban sector 60%, aging 80%, sedentary lifestyle 89% are present and eating habits are absent in 80%. Complications are present in the feet in 38% and psychological a 58%. In the quality of life parameters, the physical dimension 52%, the psychological dimension 44% and the social dimension 62%. Conclusion: in the type A health center, patients with diabetes mellitus need knowledge and this is due to the lack of education and knowledge.