Studies on diabetic patients in primary care

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ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the scientific productions about diabetic patients in Primary Care. Method: integrative review carried out in the Lilacs, Medline and BDENF databases, from August 2016 to January 2017, in search of articles published in the last ten years in Portuguese that deal with diabetic patients in Primary Care. A bibliographic analysis was performed, as well as an exploratory and critical reading of the 14 selected studies. Results: problems such as difficulty in obtaining consultations, lack of medication in the Health Units and physical examination / unsatisfactory anamnesis, as well as an increase in the incidence of the disease as age progression and increased risk for cardiovascular diseases in diabetic patients were evidenced. Conclusion: the need for investment and development of Public Health in Brazil is evident. The importance of professional qualification is appreciated, in order to strengthen the assistance and educational actions in the Family Health Strategy, aiming at the higher quality of life of the patients. Thus, the study contributes to the areas of teaching, research and assistance by expanding knowledge in the area and stimulating investments and studies in this scenario. Descriptors: Diabetes Mellitus