Estado nutricional de homens diagnosticados com Diabetes Mellitus tipo II atendidos na tenção primária à saúde

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Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status of men diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus treated in Primary Health Care. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative characterization of 46 men diagnosed with diabetes mellitus II treated (age, skin color, schooling, marital status and income) and nutritional (weight, height, Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Circumference of the Waist circumference) were analyzed using a questionnaire that addressed sociodemographic and economic aspects Hip and Waist Ratio, Waist and Height Ratio, Body Adiposity Index, and Percentage of Total Body Fat). Results: It was observed that the majority of men were overweight/obese (63.1%). Through the evaluation of AC, WHR and RCA, it was observed that 80.4%, 97.8% and 91.3% of men, respectively, present an increased/very increased risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Conclusion: The present study points to the need for strategies to improve the nutritional status of the group studied here, especially considering the importance of nutritional status in the control of type II diabetes mellitus and comorbidities.
Objetivo: Avaliar o estado nutricional de homens diagnosticados com diabetes mellitus tipo II atendidos na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Materiais e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de corte transversal, apresentando caráter quantitativo, realizado com 46 homens diagnosticados com diabetes mellitus II atendidos na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Os dados foram coletados utilizando um questionário que abordava aspectos sociodemográficos e econômicos (idade, cor da pele, escolaridade, estado conjugal e renda) e nutricionais (peso, altura, Índice de Massa Corporal, Circunferência da Cintura, Circunferência do Quadril, Relação Cintura e Quadril, Relação Cintura e Altura, Índice de Adiposidade Corporal e Percentual de Gordura Corporal Total). Resultados: Foi possível observar, que a maioria dos homens estava com sobrepeso/obesidade (63,1%). Através da avaliação da CA, RCQ e RCA, observou-se que 80,4%, 97,8% e 91,3% dos homens, respectivamente, apresentam risco aumentado/muito aumentado para o desenvolvimento de doenças cardiovasculares. Conclusão: O presente estudo aponta para a necessidade de estratégias para melhorar o estado nutricional do grupo aqui estudado, sobretudo considerando a importância do estado nutricional no controle do Diabetes Mellitus tipo II e co-morbidades. ABSTRACT Nutritional status of men diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type ii attention to primary health careObjective: To evaluate the nutritional status of men diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus treated in Primary Health Care. Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative characterization of 46 men diagnosed with diabetes mellitus II treated (age, skin color, schooling, marital status and income) and nutritional (weight, height, Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, Circumference of the Waist circumference) were analyzed using a questionnaire that addressed sociodemographic and economic aspects Hip and Waist Ratio, Waist and Height Ratio, Body Adiposity Index, and Percentage of Total Body Fat). Results: It was observed that the majority of men were overweight/obese (63.1%). Through the evaluation of AC, WHR and RCA, it was observed that 80.4%, 97.8% and 91.3% of men, respectively, present an increased/very increased risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases. Conclusion: The present study points to the need for strategies to improve the nutritional status of the group studied here, especially considering the importance of nutritional status in the control of type II diabetes mellitus and comorbidities.