Abstract
Background and Objective: Considering the type 2 diabetes an important public health problem, with high and increasing number of cases in the country and of its consequences, it has become necessary investment in new areas of research to strengthen the use of alternative therapies, relating benefit cost with lower rates of adverse effects. Thus, this study aimed to identify the benefits of physical activity and specific balanced diet in the control of diabetes mellitus type 2. Such strategies are recognized in the literature as non-pharmacological treatment and used as election therapy or as an adjunct to classical pharmacological treatment. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional pilot study at the Center for Diabetic Care and Hypertension in a Bahian in a city of Bahia in 2014, based on consultation records and questionnaire. The sample consisted of 56 adult individuals of both sexes, aged >40, with diabetes mellitus type 2, , registered and accompanied by the institution for disease control. Results: The average age of participants was 62 years, most are female, with low socioeconomic status, and reported no use of tobacco or alcohol. (85,7%), carbohydrates. Most participants had a mean age of 62 years, female, with low socioeconomic status, and reported no use of tobacco or alcohol. Best of glucose levels also predominated in the sample (85.7%), along with a low daily intake of fat and sugar / sweet carbohydrates, physical inactivity, overweight and previous guidance of oral hygiene. Most also said never done gingival treatment and tooth loss report was almost 100%. Conclusion: The results of this study point to a better relationship between glycemia and non-pharmacological therapies such as guided oral hygiene, physical activity and BMI <25. However, it reinforces the need for more studies of this nature with robust methodological arrangements and greater power of analysis. Your results will bring important gains for the control of diabetes, both collective and individual levels. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus. Therapeutic. Oral health.
Highlights
Justificativa e Objetivos: Considerando a diabetes do tipo 2 como um importante problema de saúde pública, com elevado e crescente número de casos no país e dos agravos decorrentes, tem se tornado necessário o investimento em novas áreas de pesquisa visando reforçar o emprego de terapêuticas alternativas, relacionando custo benefício com menores taxas de efeitos adversos
This study aimed to identify the benefits of physical activity and specific balanced diet in the control of diabetes mellitus type 2
The sample consisted of 56 adult individuals of both sexes, aged >40, with diabetes mellitus type 2, registered and accompanied by the institution for disease control
Summary
Justificativa e Objetivos: Considerando a diabetes do tipo 2 como um importante problema de saúde pública, com elevado e crescente número de casos no país e dos agravos decorrentes, tem se tornado necessário o investimento em novas áreas de pesquisa visando reforçar o emprego de terapêuticas alternativas, relacionando custo benefício com menores taxas de efeitos adversos. Dessa forma, este estudo objetivou-se identificar os benefícios da atividade física e dieta balanceada específica no controle da Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2. A amostra foi composta por 56 indivíduos adultos, de ambos os sexos, com idade ≥ 40 anos, com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2, cadastrados e acompanhados pela instituição para controle de doença. Resultados: A idade média dos participantes foi 62 anos, a maioria é do sexo feminino, com nível socioeconômico baixo, e não relataram uso de fumo ou álcool. Conclusão: Os resultados dessa pesquisa apontam para uma relação entre melhores índices glicêmicos e terapias não-farmacológicas, tais como higiene bucal orientada, atividade física e IMC
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