Nutritional guidance for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural community: experience report

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  • Jaionara Almeida de Souza
  • Angélica de Godoy Torres Lima
  • Jéssica Kelly Ramos Cordeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26694/reufpi.v11i1.2733

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Objective: To describe the experience lived through the provision of a nutritional guidance action for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural community. Methods: Experience report of a nutritional guidance action carried out in a rural community in Rio Grande do Norte. To perform the action, the following flow was adopted: reception and welcoming of users; screening and explanation of the services that would be offered; anamnesis and health assessment by the multidisciplinary team and; nutritional guidelines, according to the needs of the participants. Results: Of the 18 individuals who underwent the fasting blood glucose test, six showed significant glycemic changes, being them directed to individual nutritional guidance for a more specific conduct. The guidelines were carried out in an objective and accessible way by a nutritionist, who explained what should be avoided and what to choose in the diet so that glycemic balance, control and maintenance of health could be achieved. Conclusion: The experience was relevant for users and the local health team, who were given support in the mapping of cases of chronic diseases that often act silently. The need for a nutrition professional for continuity of care was also identified.  

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2022-11-22

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Souza JA de, Lima A de GT, Cordeiro JKR. Nutritional guidance for the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural community: experience report. Rev Enferm UFPI [Internet]. 22º de novembro de 2022 [citado 4º de novembro de 2024];11(1). Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufpi.br/index.php/reufpi/article/view/2733

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