Autor(es): Lira Neto,José Cláudio Garcia ; Xavier,Mayra de Almeida ; Borges,José Wicto Pereira ; Araújo,Márcio Flávio Moura de ; Damasceno,Marta Maria Coelho ; Freitas,Roberto Wagner Júnior Freire de
Data: 2017
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): Metabolic X Syndrome; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Prevalence; Adult Health; Clinical Markers
ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and its components in a population of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted with 201 diabetic patients. A descriptive analysis and Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests ( p <0.05) were performed. Results: the majority of participants were females and overweight, with a mean age of 63.1 years and a low level of education, and categorized as physically inactive. Of all individuals investigated, 50.7% were diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome and 92% had at least one of the syndrome components with values beyond those recommended. Conclusion: it is essential to take preventive actions and develop studies that help to identify the factors associated with this syndrome.
