Perfil das pessoas com diabetes que utilizaram a telefarmácia na pandemia de covid-19: resultados da DIABETES / Profile of people with diabetes who used telepharmacy during the covid-19 pandemic: results from DIABETES / Perfil de personas con diabetes que usaron telefarmacia durante la pandemia de covid-19: resultados de DIABETES

O objetivo foi analisar o perfil das pessoas com diabetes que utilizaram a telefarmácia na pandemia de covid-19. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com dados oriundos da websurvey DIABETESvid que ocorreu nos meses de setembro e outubro de 2020. Verificou-se que 45 participantes recorreram à telefarmácia, sendo que 55,6% eram do sexo masculino, 42,2% tinham idade compreendida entre 18 e 34 anos e 46,7% estudaram 12 ou mais anos. Além disso, 48,9% autorreferiram diabetes mellitus tipo 1. A maioria usava insulina (55,6%) e obteve os medicamentos para o diabetes em farmácias do sistema público de saúde (60%). Ademais, as pessoas que tiveram o diagnóstico de covid-19 buscaram mais pela telefarmácia (RP=2,20; IC95% 1,23­3,94). Sabe-se que os medicamentos são essenciais para o tratamento do diabetes. Logo, no período estudado em que se preconizava o distanciamento físico, os participantes apropriaram-se da telefarmácia a fim de obter a integralidade do cuidado

The objective was to analyze the profile of people with diabetes who used telepharmacy during the covid-19 pandemic. This is a cross-sectional study with data from the DIABETESvid websurvey that took place in September and October 2020. It was found that 45 participants used telepharmacy, 55.6% of whom were male, 42.2% were between 18 and 34 years-old and 46.7% studied 12 or more years. In addition, 48.9% self-reported type 1 diabetes mellitus. Most used insulin (55.6%) and obtained their diabetes medication from pharmacies in the public health system (60%). Also, people diagnosed with covid-19 used telephar-macy more often (PR=2.20; 95%CI 1.23­3.94). It is known that drugs are essential for the treatment of diabetes. Therefore, in the period studied in which physical distancing was advocated, the participants used telepharmacy to obtain comprehensive care

El objetivo fue analizar el perfil de las personas con diabetes que utilizaron la telefarmacia durante la pandemia del covid-19. Estudio transversal con datos de la encuesta por internet DIABETESvid realizada en septiembre y octubre de 2020. Se encontró que 45 participantes recurrieron a la telefarmacia, de los cuales el 55,6% eran hombres, el 42,2% tenían entre 18 y 34 años y el 46,7% estudiaban 12 o más años. Además, el 48,9% se autorrefirió diabetes mellitus tipo 1. La mayoría utilizaba insulina (55,6%) y recibía su medicación antidiabética en farmacias del sistema público (60%). Además, las personas diagnosticadas con covid-19 buscaron telefarmacia con más frecuencia (RP = 2,20; IC 95% 1,23­3,94). Los medicamentos son esenciales para el tratamiento de la diabetes. Por lo tanto, en el período estudiado en el que se propugnaba el distanciamiento físico, los participantes se apropiaron de la telefarmacia para la atención integral

Alcohol abuse in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care: a cross-sectional study. / Consumo abusivo de álcool em idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 da atenção primária à saúde: um estudo transversal.

This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze alcohol abuse in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care. Household data were collected from March to October 2018 in the Family Health Strategy in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo through face-to-face interviews with a form application. The pattern of alcohol consumption was estimated with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C. A total of 338 older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus participated, and 19.2% (95%CI 15.0-23.4) engaged in alcohol abuse. Among them, we observed a higher frequency of males (63.1%), aged 60 to 64 years (35.4%), economic class C (49.2%), 1-4 schooling years (53.8%), and multimorbidity (92.3%). There was a negative association between alcohol abuse and drug therapy adherence (PR = 0.55; 95%CI 0.36-0.86). The frequency of alcohol abuse and non-adherence to drug treatment among those with a high consumption pattern is troubling since it can lead to diabetes complications. Therefore, we underscore the importance of multidimensional elderly care and health education in primary care.

Objetivou-se analisar o consumo abusivo de álcool em idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 da atenção primária à saúde. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com coleta de dados domiciliar, realizado no período de março a outubro de 2018, na Estratégia Saúde da Família de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Os dados foram obtidos por entrevistas face a face com aplicação de um formulário. O padrão de consumo de álcool foi estimado pelo Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C. Participaram 338 idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2, sendo que 19,2% (IC95% 15,0-23,4) consumiam álcool abusivamente. Entre eles, observou-se maior frequência do sexo masculino (63,1%), faixa etária entre 60 e 64 anos (35,4%), classe econômica C (49,2%), escolaridade de 1 a 4 anos (53,8%) e multimorbidade (92,3%). Verificou-se a associação negativa entre consumo abusivo de álcool e adesão à farmacoterapia (RP = 0,55; IC95% 0,36-0,86). A frequência do consumo abusivo de álcool, bem como a não adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso entre aqueles com padrão de consumo elevado mostrou-se preocupante, uma vez que pode conduzir a complicações do diabetes. Logo, salienta-se a importância do cuidado multidimensional ao idoso e a educação em saúde na atenção primária.

Glycemic outcomes of people with diabetes mellitus in Brazilian primary health care.

Background: The capillary blood glucose monitoring program at home a challenge in primary health care. Therefore, it is fundamental to identify the glycemic control of people with diabetes mellitus through HBA1c and to analyze its associated factors. Objective: To identify the glycemic profile of people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) through HbA1c and analyze factors associated. Materials & methods: Cross-sectional study developed in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. Secondary data from the electronic health record of people registered in the Primary Health Care system were used. A sample of 3181 participants was obtained. People with HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) were considered to have adequate glycemic control. For people aged ≥ 55 years, a less stringent target, < 8.0% (64 mmol/mol), was also considered. The odds ratio was the measure of effect analyzed with their respective 95% Confidence Intervals (95% CI). Results: Adequate glycemic control with HbA1c < 7.0% (53 mmol/mol) was found in 44.8% of people and, when using the less rigid target, HbA1c < 8.0% (64 mmol/mol) for people aged ≥ 55 years-old, 70.6% had adequate glycemic control. Age and drug therapy were associated with adequate glycemic control (p < 0.001), which was more frequent among older people and those who used only metformin. Conclusion: The study shows that the achievement of adequate glycemic control is still a challenge, especially with regard to younger people and those who use insulin.

Effectiveness of a minimally processed food-based nutritional counselling intervention on weight gain in overweight pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

PURPOSE: This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a nutritional counselling intervention based on encouraging the consumption of unprocessed and minimally processed foods, rather than ultra-processed products, and the practice of physical activities to prevent excessive gestational weight gain in overweight pregnant women. METHODS: This was a two-armed, parallel, randomized controlled trial conducted in primary health units of a Brazilian municipality from 2018 to 2021. Overweight, adult pregnant women (n = 350) were randomly assigned to control (CG) or intervention groups (IG). The intervention consisted of three individualized nutritional counselling sessions based on encouraging the consumption of unprocessed and minimally processed foods rather than ultra-processed products, following the NOVA food classification system, and the practice of physical activities. The primary outcome was the proportion of women whose weekly gestational weight gain (GWG) exceeded the Institute of Medicine guidelines. Adjusted logistic regression models were employed. RESULTS: Complete data on weight gain were available for 121 women of the IG and 139 of the CG. In modified intention-to-treat analysis, there was a lower chance of the IG women having excessive GWG [OR 0.56 (95% CI 0.32, 0.98), p = .04], when compared to the CG. No between-group differences were observed for the other maternal outcomes investigated. CONCLUSION: The present study was unprecedented in demonstrating that nutritional counselling based on the NOVA food classification system, together with encouraging the practice of physical activity, is effective in preventing excessive weight gain in overweight pregnant women. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Registered on July 30th 2018 at Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-2w9bhc).

Insegurança Alimentar e Nutricional de beneficiários do Programa Bolsa Família / Food and Nutritional Insecurity of Bolsa Família Program Beneficiaries

O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a condição de insegurança alimentar e nutricional de famílias beneficiárias do Programa Bolsa Família, residentes no distrito sanitário oeste do município de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Trata-se de um estudo transversal de um recorte populacional realizado de janeiro a outubro de 2018 com entrevista a 246 titulares do Programa Bolsa Família. Foram coletadas variáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas e insegurança alimentar e nutricional por meio da escala brasileira de insegurança alimentar. A insegurança alimentar e nutricional foi de 94,3%, das quais 27,6% apresentavam o nível moderado e 25,6% o grave. Houve predomínio de titulares do sexo feminino (97,6%), cor/ raça parda (54,9%), baixa escolaridade (53,3%) e desempregados (64,6%). A maior frequência de famílias beneficiárias pertencia ao estrato social intermediário (54%), residiam em casa própria (62,6%) e com crianças menores de sete anos (57,7%). Quanto às famílias, 60,4% recebiam o benefício há mais de 48 meses, 74,3% recebiam o valor de R$ 200,00 ou menos e 70,7% utilizavam a maior proporção para aquisição de alimentos. Evidenciou-se elevada vulnerabilidade das famílias estudadas, apontando a situação de privação alimentar e/ou fome experimentadas pelas famílias.

This study aims to evaluate the food and nutritional insecurity of families benefiting from the Bolsa Família Program residing in the western health district of the city of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. This is a cross-sectional study of a population subset carried out from January to October 2018 through interviews with 246 participants of the Bolsa Família Program. Socioeconomic and demographic variables and food and nutritional insecurity data were collected using the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale. Food and nutritional insecurity were at 94.3%, of which 27.6% had a moderate level, and 25.6% had a severe level. There was a predominance of female heads of households (97.6%), mixed-race ethnicity (54.9%), a low education level (53.3%), and unemployed individuals (64.6%). The highest frequency of beneficiary families belonged to the intermediate social stratum (54%), resided in their own homes (62.6%), and had children under seven years old (57.7%). Regarding the families, 60.4% had received the benefit for more than 48 months, 74.3% received an amount of R$ 200.00 or less, and 70.7% used most of the funds to purchase food. The study highlighted a high vulnerability among the families, indicating a situation of food deprivation and/or hunger experienced by the families.

Consumo abusivo de álcool em idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 da atenção primária à saúde: um estudo transversal / Alcohol abuse in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care: a cross-sectional study

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar o consumo abusivo de álcool em idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 da atenção primária à saúde. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com coleta de dados domiciliar, realizado no período de março a outubro de 2018, na Estratégia Saúde da Família de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Os dados foram obtidos por entrevistas face a face com aplicação de um formulário. O padrão de consumo de álcool foi estimado pelo Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C. Participaram 338 idosos com diabetes mellitus tipo 2, sendo que 19,2% (IC95% 15,0-23,4) consumiam álcool abusivamente. Entre eles, observou-se maior frequência do sexo masculino (63,1%), faixa etária entre 60 e 64 anos (35,4%), classe econômica C (49,2%), escolaridade de 1 a 4 anos (53,8%) e multimorbidade (92,3%). Verificou-se a associação negativa entre consumo abusivo de álcool e adesão à farmacoterapia (RP = 0,55; IC95% 0,36-0,86). A frequência do consumo abusivo de álcool, bem como a não adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso entre aqueles com padrão de consumo elevado mostrou-se preocupante, uma vez que pode conduzir a complicações do diabetes. Logo, salienta-se a importância do cuidado multidimensional ao idoso e a educação em saúde na atenção primária.

Abstract This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze alcohol abuse in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care. Household data were collected from March to October 2018 in the Family Health Strategy in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo through face-to-face interviews with a form application. The pattern of alcohol consumption was estimated with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C. A total of 338 older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus participated, and 19.2% (95%CI 15.0-23.4) engaged in alcohol abuse. Among them, we observed a higher frequency of males (63.1%), aged 60 to 64 years (35.4%), economic class C (49.2%), 1-4 schooling years (53.8%), and multimorbidity (92.3%). There was a negative association between alcohol abuse and drug therapy adherence (PR = 0.55; 95%CI 0.36-0.86). The frequency of alcohol abuse and non-adherence to drug treatment among those with a high consumption pattern is troubling since it can lead to diabetes complications. Therefore, we underscore the importance of multidimensional elderly care and health education in primary care.

Self-Care and Resilience in People with Diabetes Mellitus in the COVID-19 Pandemic / Autocuidado e Resiliência em Pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus na Pandemia da COVID-19 / Autocuidado y Resiliencia en Personas con Diabetes Mellitus en la Pandemia del COVID-19

Abstract Isolation and social distancing imposed adjustments in the lifestyle of people with diabetes mellitus (DM), who are more likely to develop more severe forms of COVID-19. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between self-care and resilience in people with DM during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an observational-cross-sectional web survey with 1,475 Brazilian adults with DM. An instrument of sociodemographic and clinical variables and the DSC and CD-RISC 10 scales were used from March to October 2020. An increase in average resilience was observed with increasing age and that it was higher among proper self-care behaviors. The highest averages of resilience were found for men, with T2DM, under oral medication, no change in DM control during the pandemic, those who had telemedicine consultations, and were isolated. The development of resilience is suggested as a protective factor in clinical practice in DM.

Resumo O isolamento e o distanciamento social impuseram ajustes no estilo de vida de pessoas com diabetes mellitus (DM), que têm maiores chances de desenvolverem formas mais graves de COVID-19. Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar a relação entre autocuidado e resiliência em pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus (DM) durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Realizou-se um websurvey observacional-transversal com 1.475 brasileiros adultos com DM. Utilizou-se um instrumento de variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas e as escalas QAD e CD-RISC 10 entre março-outubro de 2020. Observou-se aumento na média de resiliência com o aumento da idade e que ela foi maior entre os comportamentos de autocuidado realizados de forma adequada. As maiores médias de resiliência foram para homens, com DM2, medicação via oral, sem mudança no controle do DM durante a pandemia, que tiveram contato com profissional de saúde por telemedicina e que ficaram isolados. Sugere-se o desenvolvimento da resiliência como fator de proteção na prática clínica em DM.

Resumen El aislamiento y distanciamiento social han definido el estilo de vida de las personas con diabetes mellitus (DM), quienes tienen más probabilidades de desarrollar una forma más grave de COVID-19. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar la relación entre el autocuidado y la resiliencia en personas con Diabetes Mellitus (DM) durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Encuesta web observacional-transversal con 1475 adultos brasileños con DM. Se utilizó un instrumento de variables sociodemográficas-clínicas y las escalas QAD, CD-RISC 10 entre marzo-octubre 2020. Hubo un aumento de la resiliencia media con el aumento de la edad y que fue mayor entre las conductas de autocuidado adecuada. Los promedios de resiliencia más altos fueron, con DM2, medicación oral, sin control de DM durante una pandemia, tuvieron contacto con un profesional de salud a través de telemedicina y fueron aislados. El desarrollo de la resiliencia se sugiere como factor protector en la práctica clínica en DM.

Variables associated with adherence to the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus among elderly people.

AIM: To estimate the prevalence and variables associated with the adherence to medical treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly people attending the family healthcare units in Ribeirão Preto, State of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: This is a population-based household survey with a random conglomerate sample of 338 elderly people. Treatment adherence was measured with the Brief Medication Questionnaire. Poisson regression model was used for gross and adjusted analyses at 95% confidence intervals and P value. RESULTS: Adherence to treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus among elderly people was found to be 52.4% (95%CI 47.9-57.7). There was evidence of positive associations between treatment adherence and age older than 80 years, one to four years of schooling, non-abusive alcoholic use, self-efficacy, clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus only, non-obesity, use of oral anti-diabetic drugs, non-occurrence of side effects, no daily use of multiple-dose medication, no delay in medication delivery and treatment at family healthcare units (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Low treatment adherence was found to be important and it was also possible to know the variables influencing this process. Strategies aimed at improving adherence to medical treatment should be a priority in the family healthcare units for the control of diabetes.

Association of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene rs9939609 with obesity-related traits and glucose intolerance in an indigenous population, the Xavante.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Common variants in fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene have been implicated as a susceptibility locus for obesity and type 2 diabetes in different populations. Here, in an indigenous population-based study, we examined whether FTO rs9939609 has a role in susceptibility to glucose intolerance and obesity. METHODS: The study population comprised 949 full Xavante indigenous people (465 men) aged 18-99 years. The participants were submitted to clinical examination, anthropometrical measures and basal and 2-h post 75g oral glucose load capillary glucose measurements. FTO rs9939609 was genotyped and logistic regression was carried out to test the additive effect of the risk allele. RESULTS: The frequency of the minor allele of the FTO rs9939609 (0.06) was lower in Xavante than observed in some populations. A significant association between the variant and overweight was observed (OR = 1.56 (95% CI:1.06-2.29, p = 0.02), using an additive model of inheritance, adjusted by age and gender and considering the family structure. We found no associations with obesity or glucose intolerance. CONCLUSIONS: The FTO rs9939609 is associated with overweight, but not with obesity or glucose intolerance. The low frequency of the A allele suggests that it is not an important risk determinant for these conditions in Xavante indigenous people.

Onde os brasileiros obtiveram os medicamentos para o diabetes na pandemia de COVID-19? Resultados da DIABETESvid / Where did Brazilians get their diabetes drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic? DIABETESvid results

O acesso aos medicamentos para o diabetes é fundamental para o controle da doença. Contudo, o distanciamento social na pandemia de COVID-19 pode ter limitado a provisão de medicamentos e insumos. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as fontes de obtenção dos medicamentos para o diabetes na pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Os dados são oriundos da pesquisa DIABETESvid e nesta análise considerou-se a amostra de conveniência de 1608 participantes que responderam ao questionário divulgado em mídias sociais de sociedades científicas relacionadas ao diabetes. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, conduzido na forma de websurvey, no período de 1 de setembro a 19 de outubro de 2020. O desfecho analisado foi as fontes de obtenção dos medicamentos para o diabetes categorizadas em farmácias do Sistema Único de Saúde, farmácias do programa "Aqui Tem Farmácia Popular", bem como, farmácias e drogarias privadas e outras fontes. A maioria dos participantes autorreferiu diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 1 (49,8%), usava insulina (61,9%) e possuía plano privado de saúde (68,7%). As farmácias e drogarias privadas e outras fontes foram os principais locais de provisão dos medicamentos para o diabetes (47,5%). Os participantes que residiam na região Centro-Oeste do país apresentaram menor frequência de provisão em farmácias do programa "Aqui tem Farmácia Popular" (0,57; IC95% 0,36-0,92). Verificou-se, na amostra estudada, maior frequência de provisão dos medicamentos para o diabetes em farmácias e drogarias privadas e outras fontes com redução na frequência em farmácias públicas na pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil.

Access to diabetes medications is critical to disease control. However, social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic may have limited the provision of medicines and supplies. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the sources of obtaining diabetes drugs in the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. The data came from the DIABETESvid survey, and this analysis considered a convenience sample of 1608 participants who responded to the questionnaire published on social media of scientific societies related to diabetes. This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in the form of a web survey, from September 1 to October 19, 2020. The outcome analyzed was the sources for obtaining diabetes drugs categorized in pharmacies of the "Sistema Único de Saúde", pharmacies of the "Aqui tem Farmácia Popular" program, as well as private pharmacies and drugstores and other sources. Most participants self-reported a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (49.8%), used insulin (61.9%), and had a private health plan (68.7%). Private pharmacies and drugstores and other sources were the main places where medicines for diabetes were supplied (47.5%). Participants residing in the Midwest region of the country had a lower frequency of supply in pharmacies in the "Aqui tem Farmácia Popular" program (0.57; 95%CI 0.36-0.92). In the studied sample, there was a higher frequency of supply of diabetes drugs in private pharmacies and drugstores and other sources with a reduction in frequency in public pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.

Use and access to medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly: a population-based household survey. / Uso e acesso aos medicamentos para o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 em idosos: um estudo de base populacional.

The objective of this study was to analyze the use and access to medications for type 2 diabetes among older people registered in the family health strategy in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. A population-based household survey was undertaken with 338 older adults selected using two-stage cluster sampling. Pharmacotherapy of diabetes and access to medications was investigated using a structured questionnaire administered by means of face-to-face interviews. The number of medicines used to treat diabetes ranged between 1 and 4. Respondents predominantly used only oral antidiabetic agents. The use of metformin and sulfonylureas on their own was reported by 37.9% and 9.8% of respondents, respectively. Frequency of insulin use was greatest in the 80 years and overage group (38.9%). The large majority of respondents (96.4%) had full access to medicines. Means of payment was "free of charge" in 78.1% of the respondents and public pharmacies were the main source of medication (74.8%). The most commonly used oral antidiabetic was metformin, which is consistent with current treatment guidelines. However, the findings show inappropriate medication use among older people, more specifically the use of sulfonylureas on their own. The findings of this study highlight the important role played by the public health service in providing medications for type 2 diabetes.

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o uso e o acesso aos medicamentos para o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 em idosos atendidos na Estratégia Saúde da Família de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Trata-se de um inquérito domiciliar de base populacional realizado com 338 idosos, em amostragem por conglomerados. Investigou-se a farmacoterapia do diabetes e o acesso por meio de um questionário estruturado em entrevistas face a face. O número de medicamentos usados no tratamento do diabetes variou de um a quatro. Observou-se o predomínio de antidiabéticos orais, sendo o uso de apenas metformina autorreferido por 37,9% dos idosos, e 9,8% usavam sulfonilureia isoladamente. No grupo de idosos com idade igual ou superior a 80 anos, percebeu-se maior frequência (38,9%) no uso de insulina do que nos outros grupos etários. O acesso total foi estimado em 96,4%, a forma de financiamento gratuita correspondeu a 78,1% e as farmácias do Sistema Único de Saúde foram os principais locais de provisão dos medicamentos (74,8%). A metformina foi o antidiabético oral mais usado pelos idosos, em conformidade com as atuais recomendações para o tratamento da doença. Contudo, verificou-se usos inapropriados, especificamente na utilização isolada de sulfonilureia. Além disso, evidenciou-se a importância do sistema público de saúde para o fornecimento dos medicamentos.

Uso e acesso aos medicamentos para o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 em idosos: um estudo de base populacional / Use and access to medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly: a population-based household survey

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o uso e o acesso aos medicamentos para o diabetes mellitus tipo 2 em idosos atendidos na Estratégia Saúde da Família de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Trata-se de um inquérito domiciliar de base populacional realizado com 338 idosos, em amostragem por conglomerados. Investigou-se a farmacoterapia do diabetes e o acesso por meio de um questionário estruturado em entrevistas face a face. O número de medicamentos usados no tratamento do diabetes variou de um a quatro. Observou-se o predomínio de antidiabéticos orais, sendo o uso de apenas metformina autorreferido por 37,9% dos idosos, e 9,8% usavam sulfonilureia isoladamente. No grupo de idosos com idade igual ou superior a 80 anos, percebeu-se maior frequência (38,9%) no uso de insulina do que nos outros grupos etários. O acesso total foi estimado em 96,4%, a forma de financiamento gratuita correspondeu a 78,1% e as farmácias do Sistema Único de Saúde foram os principais locais de provisão dos medicamentos (74,8%). A metformina foi o antidiabético oral mais usado pelos idosos, em conformidade com as atuais recomendações para o tratamento da doença. Contudo, verificou-se usos inapropriados, especificamente na utilização isolada de sulfonilureia. Além disso, evidenciou-se a importância do sistema público de saúde para o fornecimento dos medicamentos.

Abstract The objective of this study was to analyze the use and access to medications for type 2 diabetes among older people registered in the family health strategy in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. A population-based household survey was undertaken with 338 older adults selected using two-stage cluster sampling. Pharmacotherapy of diabetes and access to medications was investigated using a structured questionnaire administered by means of face-to-face interviews. The number of medicines used to treat diabetes ranged between 1 and 4. Respondents predominantly used only oral antidiabetic agents. The use of metformin and sulfonylureas on their own was reported by 37.9% and 9.8% of respondents, respectively. Frequency of insulin use was greatest in the 80 years and overage group (38.9%). The large majority of respondents (96.4%) had full access to medicines. Means of payment was "free of charge" in 78.1% of the respondents and public pharmacies were the main source of medication (74.8%). The most commonly used oral antidiabetic was metformin, which is consistent with current treatment guidelines. However, the findings show inappropriate medication use among older people, more specifically the use of sulfonylureas on their own. The findings of this study highlight the important role played by the public health service in providing medications for type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes self-care practices and resilience in the Brazilian COVID-19 pandemic: results of a web survey: DIABETESvid.

BACKGROUND: The world guidance on the measures of social distancing for prevention of COVID-19 has changed the daily habits of great part of the population, and this could influence the care and resilience with diabetes during situations of adversity. This study aimed at assessing the characteristics of diabetic individuals and self-care practices and resilience with diabetes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional web survey study carried out among adults with diabetes, in which a structured 43-item questionnaire was conducted on the REDCap plataform, including the Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, to measure socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. The web survey was disseminated through the main social media and data were collected from September 1st to October 19th, 2020. Data analysis was performed according to type of diabetes mellitus (DM) and at a significance level of 5% (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Of the 1633 participants, 67.5% were women, 43.2% aged between 35 and 59 years old, 68.0% lived in the south-eastern region of Brazil, 57.1% had a high education level, 49% reported to have DM1 and 140 participants reported to have had COVID-19. Diabetes care mostly involved the use of medications (93%), whereas the least used ones were physical activity (24.6%) and examination of the shoes (35.7%). About 40% of the participants reported to be followed up by telemedicine, 61.5% monitored the glycaemic levels, 61.2% followed a healthy diet and 43.4% left home only to go to the supermarket and drugstore. The mean resilience was 25.4 (SD = 7.7). CONCLUSIONS: In Brazil, individuals with diabetes followed social distancing and maintained their medication treatment for DM. However, practice of physical activity and foot examination was little followed by the participants, who also had a low level of resilience. These findings showed the importance of patient follow-up in the healthcare services, meaning that telemedicine should be improved and support provided for adaptation in view of the therapeutic setbacks.

Glycemic control in elderly people with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending primary health care units.

AIM: To assess the glycemic control in elderly people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attend the primary health care units in the city of Ribeirão Preto, State of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study with elderly people registered at the family health care system. Glycemic control was the dependent variable, which was measured by means of glycated hemoglobin test, whereas sociodemographic and clinical data were independent variables. RESULTS: 243 elderly people participated in the study, with the majority being females (67.1%), Caucasian (58.4%), within the age group of 60-69 years old (53.9%) and less than four years of study (74.9%). The mean glycated hemoglobin test was 7.2% (SD = 1.7). It was observed that 74.1% of the subjects had glycated hemoglobin test lower than 8.0%. A positive association between glycemic control and combined use of oral anti-diabetic drugs plus insulin was evidenced, whereas presence of cardiovascular disease, ulcer and amputation of lower extremities were the negative associations. CONCLUSION: The combined use of oral anti-diabetic drugs plus insulin was associated with adequate glycemic control in this elderly population. Among those who reported having a diabetic chronic complication, that is those who needed a stricter diabetes control, was observed a higher frequency of poor glycemic control. These findings are relevant in the primary care context to guide health care and interventions to achieve success in diabetes control.

Relationship between the quality of the pregnant woman's diet and birth weight: a prospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND: Birth weight is a relevant predictor of childhood health outcomes. Studies investigating the association between modifiable risk factors, as the maternal diet quality, and birth weight are needed. We aimed to investigate the association between the Diet Quality Index Adapted for Pregnant Women (IQDAG) score and birth weight. METHODS: This is a prospective cohort that includes 547 Brazilian mother-child pairs. Dietary recalls and a food frequency questionnaire were obtained during pregnancy. Information on birth weight, sex, and gestation duration were obtained from the Live Birth Information System (SINASC). RESULTS: On total, 3.8% of the newborns were classified as low birth weight (LBW), 6.0% with macrosomia, 10.2% small for gestational age (SGA), and 11.2% large for gestational age (LGA). The mean (SD) IQDAG score was 70.1 (11.8). Adjusted logistic regression models showed that women in the third tertile of the IQDAG score presented a lower risk of having LGA babies [OR 0.44 (95% CI 0.22, 0.90), p-trend = 0.02] compared to the first tertile. Women in the third tertile of omega-3 intake presented a lower risk of giving birth to LGA infants [OR 0.33 (95% CI 0.15, 0.69), p-trend = 0.00] and LBW infants [OR 0.18 (95% CI 0.04, 0.83), p-trend = 0.02] when compared to the first tertile. There was also a lower SGA trend among the children of women in the third tertile of omega-3 intake [OR 0.43 (95% CI 0.17, 1.07), p-trend = 0.03] compared to the first tertile. CONCLUSION: A better diet quality and higher omega-3 intake are protective factors for LGA babies, and increased maternal omega-3 intake reduce the risk of LBW and LGA, and may be a protective factor against the birth of SGA infants.

As resistências culturais enfrentadas pela mulher no âmbito das modalidades de lutas / Cultural resistances faced by women in the context of the modalities of struggles

O presente estudo qualitativo teve como objetivo compreender barreiras sociais enfrentadas pelas mulheres praticantes de lutas (artes marciais ou esportes de combate). Este estudo traz artigos acadêmicos, exemplos e fragmentos de textos de conhecimento público que mostram parte do processo histórico que uma mulher enfrenta quando pratica luta. Foi elaborada uma revisão de literatura acerca do tema para encontrar a existência das barreiras sociais e quais são elas. Como consequência, esse artigo é capaz de transmitir superações das mulheres tanto no âmbito das modalidades de lutas quanto no âmbito social.Como resultado, foi identificado alguns fatores e a existência de 5 barreiras sociais: a distinção de gênero, cultura da feminilidade, as mídias, exploração da erotização da mulher e a exclusão social da mesma. Tais barreiras são encontradas estruturadas na sociedade. E, mesmo diante disso, a mulher vem conquistando espaço na sociedade em geral e na área das lutas em particular.

This qualitative study aimed to understand social barriers faced by women who practice fighting (martial arts or combat sports). It brings some academic articles, examples and public known texts which shows parts of a historical process woman goes through when fight practicing. A literature review was elaborated upon the theme to find possible social barriers and what would they be. As consequence, this article was able to transmit overcoming examples of women in both contexts: of fighting modalities and within public spaces.As an outcome, this study found five mainly social barriers, which are: the distinction of gender, culture of femininity, the media, the erotization of women's bodies and behaviors and their social exclusion. Such barriers were found pervaded throughout our society culture. And, even before that, women have been conquering and exhibiting female empowerment within our society and in the context of fights (martial arts and combat sports).

El presente estudio cualitativo tuvo como objetivo comprender las barreras sociales que enfrentan las mujeres que luchan (artes marciales o deportes de combate). Este estudio trae artículos académicos, ejemplos y fragmentos de textos de conocimiento público que muestran parte del proceso histórico que enfrenta una mujer cuando practica pelear. Se preparó una revisión de la literatura sobre el tema para descubrir la existencia de barreras sociales y cuáles son. Como consecuencia, este artículo es capaz de transmitir la superación de las mujeres tanto en el ámbito de las modalidades de lucha como en el ámbito social.Como resultado, se identificaron algunos factores y la existencia de 5 barreras sociales: la distinción de género, la cultura de la feminidad, los medios de comunicación, la explotación de la erotización de las mujeres y la exclusión social. Dichas barreras se encuentran estructuradas en la sociedad. E incluso con eso en mente, las mujeres han ido ganando espacio en la sociedad en general y en el área de las luchas en particular.

Dietary total antioxidant capacity during pregnancy and birth outcomes.

PURPOSE: To investigate the effect of maternal dietary total antioxidant capacity (DTAC) and main food sources on the risk of preterm birth (PB) and offspring birth size. METHODS: Cohort study that included 733 Brazilian mother-child pairs. Two 24 h dietary recalls were obtained during pregnancy and the usual intake was estimated through the Multiple Source Method. Data of the offspring were extracted from the national live births information system. Adjusted multivariable logistic regression models were used to investigate the relationship that energy-adjusted DTAC and food sources have with the outcomes. RESULTS: In total, 9.7% of the children were PBs, 6.0% were born with low birth weight (LBW), 6.7% with macrosomia, 9.3% were small for gestational age (SGA) and 16.4% large for gestational age (LGA). The mean energy-adjusted DTAC ± SD was 4.7 ± 2.1 mmol. The adjusted OR (95%CI) of PB for each increasing tertile of maternal DTAC were 0.71 (0.41, 1.30) and 0.54 (0.29, 0.98), when compared with the lowest intake. For LBW, these were 0.25 (0.09, 0.65) and 0.63 (0.28, 1.41). A likelihood of lower odds for PB was found for a higher intake of fruits [0.66 (0.39, 1.09)]. Women with a higher consumption of milk were less likely to have a child with LBW [0.48 (0.23, 1.01)], and children whose mothers reported a higher intake of beans had lower odds of being born LGA [0.61 (0.39, 0.93)]. CONCLUSION: The data suggest that a higher intake of foods with antioxidant activity during pregnancy might reduce the chance of adverse birth outcomes.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and its association with glucose intolerance in an indigenous population.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Type 2 diabetes is a multifactorial disease resulting from diverse genetic and environmental factors as well as the interaction between them. Low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], an indicator of vitamin D status, have been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but not consistently. Also, it remains to be determined if this association differs among ethnic groups. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate vitamin D status and its association with glucose intolerance in a Brazilian indigenous population, the Xavante Indians. METHODS: The study population consisted of 819 full Xavante Indians (410 women), aged ≥18 years and living in two indigenous reserves located in Mato Grosso State, central region of Brazil. Clinical examination and anthropometrical measurements were made, blood samples were obtained for total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and 25(OH)D measurement. Fasting and 2-h post 75 g oral glucose load capillary glucose was measured. Vitamin D status was defined by serum 25(OH)D levels: vitamin D sufficiency (25(OH)D: 30-100 ng/mL), vitamin D insufficiency (25(OH)D: 20- <30 ng/mL) and vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D: < 20 ng/mL). Multiple logistic regression was performed to identify independent associations between 25(OH)D levels and impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes mellitus. RESULTS: Analyses stratified by 25(OH)D levels shows that 65.5% of the population had vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL). 25(OH)D concentrations were lower in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes mellitus than in normal glucose tolerant individuals. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed an inverse association between increments of 25(OH)D and presence of diabetes mellitus (OR per 1 ng/mL increase in 25(OH)D: 0.97; 95% confidence interval: 0.95-0.99), or impaired glucose tolerance (OR per 1 ng/mL increase in 25(OH)D: 0.87; 95% confidence interval: 0.85-0.89), in an age, sex, BMI and season of sampling-adjusted model. CONCLUSIONS: The present population-based study found a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among Xavante Indians. In this at-risk population of type 2 diabetes, a significant association of higher serum 25(OH)D with a decreased prevalence of diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance was observed.