Fatores associados à qualidade de vida de indivíduos acometidos por diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is an extremely relevant chronic disease, not only due to the impact it has on the health status of the sufferer, but also due to the complications and associated disorders that can negatively impact quality of life. Considering the relevance of the above, the present study aimed to analyze the factors that affect the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus enrolled at BHU Alodí Câmara Léda - Grajaú (MA). Regarding methodological aspects, this is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, of a cross-sectional observational nature. The sample was made up of 30 patients with DM2 registered at the aforementioned BHU, aged between 20 and 70 years and with DM2 diagnosed for more than one year. The results obtained showed a worse perception of Quality of Life (QoL) in female individuals, with the most advanced age group, time since diagnosis of DM >8 years and in individuals with the presence of complications of the disease. On the other hand, individuals who practice physical activity had a better perception of QoL when compared to individuals who did not practice physical exercise. As for BMI, adequate weight was associated with better QoL. It is concluded that DM2 is an extremely debilitating pathology that has a significant impact on the life of the sufferer, reflecting both on the physical, emotional and psychological aspects of the subject, considering that this disease is a condition that is difficult to manage and that requires a series of of lifestyle changes