O AUTOCINHECIMENTO DO DIABÉTICO SOBRE A SUA ALIMENTAÇÃO

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a set of conditions that correlate with primary

manifestations: hyperglycemia and cardiovascular complications arising. It is characterized by increased circulating glucose, associated with the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Over time the consequences can be dysfunction and failure of various organs such as kidneys, eyes, heart and blood vessels. DM is broken down into two major groups, with type 1 diabetes (TID) which is caused by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells causing insulin deficiency and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) a combination of insulin resistance, impaired cell beta, hyperglycemia and obesity. The wide range of products on the market and advertisements influence the habits of the population leaving possibly confusing in its acquisition. In course of years the light and diet products are increasingly gaining shelf space being listed as a good diet. In order to understand more about the feeding habits of diabetes, this study aimed to identify the self-knowledge about your diabetic diet. Which showed that 54% of respondents have doubts in power, most consume diet products and low consumption of wholegrain products. 85% have been driven by minority physicians and nutritionists. Before the present study sees the need for further research related to food of diabetics, because understanding the paginalgeof thes is essenticato oltain information that will help vou understand the importance of proper nutrition for your health, prevent future complications and better quality of life.