Perfil clínico e epidemiológico dos portadores de Diabetes Mellitus tipo I assistidos pelo componente especializado do Piauí

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is characterized as an endocrine disorder characterized by highblood glucose levels. The current classification of DM is based on etiology and includesfour clinical classes: type 1 (DM1), type 2 DM (DM2) , Gestational DM and otherspecific types of DM. Type 1 diabetes (DM1) is an autoimmune disease triggered by theprogressive and irreversible destruction of pancreatic s cells, leading to absolute insulindeficiency. Thus, the objective of the present study is to outline the epidemiological andclinical profile of patients with DM1 treated in the Specialized Component ofPharmaceutical Care (CEAF) in Piaui. The present study is a cross-sectional,descriptive, retrospective study with a quantitative approach. The survey was conductedwith data from 2018, collected through the analysis of medical records, exams andrecords of patients with DM1 who are assisted by CEAF. The results show that type 1DM was more evident in children and adolescents than in the elderly, as expected, therewas similarity in relation to sex, it was observed that most patients of all age groupshave normal BMI, in addition to in addition, the prevalence of patients residing in thecapital and highlighting that over 50% of patients portrayed inadequate glycemiccontrol. The present study provides strategies to promote a better quality of life for thesepatients. In this way, the study shows that the best structuring of PharmaceuticalAssistance is essential, highlighting the pharmacist's duties and competences in enablingbetter therapeutic adherence, in order to improve the glycemic control of diabeticpatients and ensure safe and secure access. rationalization of medicines, enabling themto monitor pharmacotherapeutics effectively and improve quality of life.