DIABETIC PATIENTS PROFILE AT A PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Introduction and Objective: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Brazilians was estimated to be 7.6%. Its a cronic disease with important social and economic repercussions. The objectives of this study are to know the diabetics patients profile in a primary care clinic of Rio de Janeiro. Method: The retrospective review of electronic medical recordsof 68 patients who attended in a primary care clinic of Rio de Janeiro (Family Clinic Bárbara Starfield) over a 1 year-period (01/01/2015–12/31/2015). The study variables included demographic data, number of nurse and medical appointments, appointment absences, home visits by community health agents, measurements of HBA1c and glucose levels. Results and Conclusions: The preliminary data from the pilot study demonstrated that 52% were female, mean age 66-75 years old (27,9%). 64% of patients had 2 or more medical appointments during the period. The mean HbA1C level was 7,4, and glucose level was 149mg/dl. The majority of patients (52,94%) had more than 3 home visits by a community health agent. 29,41% were insulin-dependent, 47% went to educative activities along the year. 48,52% had at least one appointment absence, 60,29% had no nurse appointment. Some records were incomplete, 44% with no HbA1C level information, and 35% missing glucose levels. From these data, we assume the group had a satisfactory HbA1C and glucose levels, as well good attendance to the clinic activities. Nevertheless, these professionals could encourage nursing appointments, appropriate data record, and promote regular educative activities.