Abstract
The aim was to identify the social and biological factors involved in the control and follow-up of patients with Diabetes Mellitus using insulin. Sociodemographic data and data related to the control of Diabetes Mellitus were collected. The geographic information system (GIS) was used for georeferencing analysis. Statistical analysis was performed and p values <0.05 indicated a statistical difference. A total of 308 patients were included, 191 (62%) female and 117 (38%) male. The mean age was 59.8 years (standard deviation=12.5). Of the individuals who had an off-target HbA1c test, 60 (75%) had a test result in less than 12 months, 129 (86%) between 12 and 24 months, and 20 (87%) more than 24 months. The relationship between HbA1c results and social and biological factors showed no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). In the spatial analysis, it was observed that consultations over 12 months and off-target results were more distant from the health units. Conclusion: Gender, education, spatial distribution, overweight and obesity are factors involved in the control of Diabetes Mellitus in a Brazilian population.
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