Efeito do acompanhamento farmacoterapêutico nos níveis de glicose sanguínea e hemoglobina glicada de pacientes com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 em uma farmácia comunitária de Segredo - RS.

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is the most common type of diabetes and is non-insulin dependent. It is the disease that kills the most in the world and that there is a greater expenditure on public health. It most often affects the elderly, there is a possibility that the patient may already use other medications and that greater problems related to medications occur. Poor life habits influence the development of DM2. The pharmacist is fundamental for good adherence to the treatment, assisting in the orientation of both medicines and food and physical practices, evolving to a better quality of life. Objectives: To carry out the pharmacotherapeutic follow-up of DM2 patients from a community pharmacy, identifying the effect that this service brings on blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels, in order to improve adherence to treatment and quality of life. Methodology: Seven patients were followed up using a pharmaceutical consultation form. From the data collected, interventions were performed to analyze whether the method is effective or not. Results: Glycated hemoglobin levels are stable comparing the beginning and the end of follow-up. The patients adhered to the changes related to the medication, but when it comes to changing habits (food and physical activity), adherence is not significant. Conclusion: The pharmacist is important in the health team because it is capable of improving clinical results and adherence to treatment, contributing to an improvement in therapeutic effectiveness.