Produção de uma cartilha informativa para promoção de saúde de pessoas com e em risco de desenvolver diabetes

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has become one of the main chronic non-communicable diseases, with increasing prevalence worldwide. In Brazil, the situation is alarming: in 2021, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimated that 10.5% of the Brazilian adult population (20 to 79 years old) lived with diabetes, with approximately 32% of these cases remaining undiagnosed. Given this scenario, there is a need for tools that assist health professionals, especially pharmacists, in the prevention, screening and monitoring of patients with T2DM and pre-diabetes. To this end, an educational booklet was developed, illustrated and evaluated by health professionals and patients, aiming to inform about the context and complications associated with T2DM, track undiagnosed cases, promote healthy and balanced eating habits, emphasize the importance of regular physical activity, and highlight adherence to prescribed pharmacotherapy. The project was structured in three stages: development of the booklet, production of informative material accessible to the general population and patients with T2DM or pre-diabetes, available in physical and digital format in pharmacies and other health facilities; evaluation of the booklet, application of questionnaires to collect feedback from health professionals and patients treated at participating pharmacies; analysis and implementation, processing of the collected data, dissemination of the results and integration of the booklet into the routine of pharmacies and other health facilities. The booklet was prepared in clear and accessible language, aiming to facilitate the understanding of the diagnosis, management and consequences of T2DM by the general population. Despite the limited number of participants, the initiative demonstrated potential to expand the reach of health education. The material will continue to be used as an educational tool, contributing to health promotion and prevention of T2DM.