PREVALENCE OF COMPLICATIONS IN HOSPITALIZED INSULIN-DEPENDENT AND NON-INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETIC PATIENTS

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that is growing worldwide. Nowadays, changes in diet and lifestyle habits have been a major concern for the medical community, as an increase in sedentary lifestyle and inadequate nutrition has been observed, exacerbating the emergence and worsening of diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Brazil is in the 8th position as the country with the most DM patients. When poorly controlled, this disease can lead the carrier to several complications such as ketoacidosis, hospitalization in a state of emergency, prolonged stay in the intensive care unit, among others, thus compromising their quality of life. Objective: To analyze and understand issues related to diabetic complications in insulin-dependent and non-dependent patients in hospital. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study with insulin dependent and non-insulin dependent patients who were admitted to inpatient services in Mato Grosso, between 2016 and 2020, with information obtained from the Hospital Admissions Information System (SIH /SUS). Results: In the analysis of this study, there was a slight prevalence of female hospitalized diabetic patients when compared to males. Most hospitalized diabetic patients are 40 years of age or older, and make up the insulin-dependent group, also standing out in relation to the number of deaths, coma, ketosis, ICU stay and length of hospital stay. a higher incidence of injuries in hospitalized insulin-dependent patients, when compared to non-insulin-dependent patients, impacting both the mortality rate and morbidity of these patients. Conclusion: Thus, the importance of patient self-care and the professionals' dominance of the subject of health, these being the key to prevent and promote health to the population and prevention of major complications.