Diseño de una estrategia educativa para mejorar la adherencia terapéutica en la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en pacientes de 40 a 64 años. Consultorio 1 A. Centro de Salud Luchadores del Norte. Año 2021.

Abstract

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) on diabetes Mellitus (DM) defines a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent high levels of glucose in the blood(1); This is associated with various complications, both acute and chronic, diabetes has become a public health problem with a global impact that affects all social classes(2). The "etiological" classification conceptualizes; type one diabetes mellitus (DM1), to the congenital lytic consequence of pancreatic beta cells, therefore, the treatment is replacement insulin and type two diabetes mellitus (DM2) that begins with peripheral cellular glucose intolerance, in Consequently, the individual only needs treatment with secretagogues, in addition there is gestational diabetes among other less common(2). Non-adherence to DM2 treatment is common and discouraging worldwide, due to factors; cultural, social, economic, errors in health care systems, etc. Non-adherence contributes to the appearance of complications in the diabetic state of health, increasing their mortality rate, also having a higher cost for both public and individual health, however, this can be prevented by improving the healthy habits that optimize adherence to medical treatment in order to extend life(3). Methods: The method of the present work is raised to a univariate descriptive level, with a prospective, observational, cross-sectional cohort prevalence research design. Results: A high frequency of people is identified who stop using the prescribed medication in relation to the absence of symptoms and resume treatment in the presence of signs or symptoms suggestive of complications of the disease Conclusions: The need for permanent education and health promotion with feedback on the importance of adherence to treatment and correct lifestyles is observed.