to evaluate the effectiveness of ginge (Zingiber officinale) in reducing blood sugar and lipid levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
a randomized and double-blind clinical trial conducted with ...people with type 2 diabetes in primary care facilities. The study included individuals aged between 20 and 80 years old, using oral antidiabetic drugs and with HbA1c levels between 6.0% and 10%. The participants were paired 1:1, allocated in two distinct groups, and randomized in blocks, based on their HbA1c levels. In the experimental group, the participants used 1.2g of ginger and, in the control group, 1.2g of placebo, daily for 90 days. The primary outcome was a reduction in fasting blood sugar and HbA1c, and the secondary outcome was a reduction in lipids and HOMA-IR. 103 individuals completed the study, 47 in the experimental group and 56 in the control group.
the participants in the experimental group showed a greater reduction in the blood glucose and total cholesterol values compared to the control group.
the use of ginger can help in the treatment of people with diabetes, and data support the inclusion of this herbal drug in the clinical practice of nurses. RBR-2rt2wy.
To evaluate the health-related quality of life of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus, associating it with socio-demographic, clinical and biochemical variables.
Cross-sectional study with 92 ...adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A form containing socio-demographic, clinical and biochemical variables was used, as well as the Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used for analysis.
Regarding socio-demographic variables, economic class showed statistically significant differences in relation to total Health Related Quality of Life (p-value =0.02) and the impact domain (p-value =0.009). However, the impact domain was more compromised. Diabetes-related complications (p-value =0.004), number of hospitalizations (p-value =0.01), number of daily insulin injections (p-value =0.02), glycated hemoglobin (p-value =0.002) and triglycerides (p-value =0.03) were associated with greater impairment of quality of life related to total health and greater dissatisfaction.
Single male adolescents with lower level of education and high glycated hemoglobin levels were more likely to have lower health-related quality of life.
to evaluate the "access to first contact" attribute, from the perspective of Primary Care Health professionals.
an evaluative and cross-sectional study, carried out from February to March 2017. The ...sample consisted of 163 health professionals, of both genders, who worked in the basic care of the Municipality of Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará. Access to first contact was evaluated by the Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCATool). The 6.60 mark was used as the cut-off point for the evaluated attribute.
access to first contact reached a score of 3.3, denoting a low degree of orientation for Primary Health Care. Nurses were the ones who evaluated the attribute more negatively (p=3.2).
access to first contact obtained a low score, pointing to the fragility of the Family Health Strategy as a gateway to the Brazilian Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde).
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the presence and extension of the attribute “Community Orientation” of Primary Health Care from the perspective of health services adult users from the Municipality of ...Juazeiro do Norte-CE. Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional and evaluative study, carried out in 14 Basic Health Units, from October 2016 to June 2017, using the Primary Care Assessment Tool. Results: The attribute assessment was negative, reaching expressive negative responses in the seven districts, with a mean score of 3.8 (±3.8). The Raw Score (RS) reached a mean of 6.6 and the Derived Score (DS) was assigned a score of 6.4, below the cut-off point ≥ 6.60. Conclusion: The low value of the DS represents that units are not providers of PHC, suggesting fragility in the integration of services with the community and the need to promote greater discussion among agents, when designing measures of intervention and improvement of scores.
RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la presencia y extensión del atributo “Orientación Comunitaria” de la Atención Primaria de Salud, bajo la perspectiva de los usuarios adultos de servicios de salud del Municipio brasileño de Juazeiro do Norte-CE. Método: Estudio cuantitativo, transversal y evaluativo, realizado en 14 unidades básicas de salud, en el período de octubre 2016 hasta junio 2017, utilizándose para las entrevistas el Primary Care Assessment Tool. Resultados: La evaluación del atributo fue negativa, alcanzando expresivas respuestas negativas en las siete regiones, con una puntuación media de 3,8 (±3,8). La Puntuación Esencial (Escore Essencial) alcanzó un promedio de 6,6 y a la Puntuación General (Escore Geral) se asignó una puntuación de 6,4, por debajo del punto de corte ≥ 6,60. Conclusión: El bajo valor del EG representa que las unidades no son proveedores de APS, sugiriendo una fragilidad a la integración de los servicios con la comunidad y la necesidad de promocionar más discusiones entre los agentes, al trazar medidas de intervención y mejoría de las puntuaciones.
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a presença e extensão do atributo “Orientação Comunitária” da Atenção Primária à Saúde, na perspectiva dos usuários adultos dos serviços de saúde do Município de Juazeiro do Norte-CE. Método: Estudo quantitativo, transversal e avaliativo, realizado em 14 Unidades Básicas de Saúde, no período de outubro de 2016 a junho de 2017, utilizando-se, para as entrevistas, o Primary Care Assessment Tool. Resultados: A avaliação do atributo foi negativa, alcançando expressivas respostas negativas nos sete distritos, com escore médio de 3,8 (±3,8). O Escore Essencial (EE) alcançou média de 6,6 e ao Escore Geral (EG) foi atribuída pontuação de 6,4, abaixo do ponto de corte ≥ 6,60. Conclusão: O baixo valor do EG representa que as unidades não são provedoras de APS, sugerindo fragilidade na integração dos serviços com a comunidade e necessidade de promover maior discussão entre os agentes, ao traçar medidas de intervenção e melhoria dos escores.
to identify the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and its components in a population of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
a cross-sectional study was conducted with 201 diabetic patients. A ...descriptive analysis and Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests ( p <0.05) were performed.
the majority of participants were females and overweight, with a mean age of 63.1 years and a low level of education, and categorized as physically inactive. Of all individuals investigated, 50.7% were diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome and 92% had at least one of the syndrome components with values beyond those recommended.
it is essential to take preventive actions and develop studies that help to identify the factors associated with this syndrome.
Objetivo: avaliar a frequência e os fatores associados à dislipidemia em pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2. Método: estudo transversal, desenvolvido com 45 pessoas diagnosticadas com diabetes e ...acompanhadas por uma Unidade Básica de Saúde. Foram investigadas variáveis sociodemográficas, relacionadas ao estilo de vida e referentes à análise do perfil lipídico. Resultados: a prevalência de dislipidemia foi de 82,2%, significativamente associada ao sexo feminino (p=0,005), ao tabagismo (p=0,002) e ao sedentarismo (p=0,050). Nos componentes da dislipidemia, as taxas de colesterol total, triglicérides e LDL se mostraram elevados em 68,9%, 57,8%, 11,1%, respectivamente. Já a taxa de HDL se mostrou diminuída em 2,2% dos investigados. Conclusão: a prevalência de dislipidemia mostrou-se elevada nos pacientes analisados. A existência de associação significativa entre a ocorrência de dislipidemia e variáveis como o sexo feminino, os hábitos de tabagismo e sedentarismo chama a atenção para a necessidade de melhores condutas para essa população.
There is robust evidence of using Curcuma longa L. in reducing metabolic levels in people with diabetes. This study analysed the effectiveness of Curcuma longa L. in the metabolic control of patients ...with type 2 diabetes in Brazil. A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted with 71 participants divided into a Curcuma longa L. group (500 mg/day with piperine 5 mg) and a placebo group, for 120 days. Anthropometric, clinical and biochemical variables were evaluated at baseline, 60 and 120 days after the beginning of the intervention. Paired and independent Student's t-test and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. The curcuma group presented a significantly decreased glycaemia (p=.013), glycated haemoglobin (p=.015), HOMA index (p=.037) and triglycerides (TGs) (p=.002). The use of piperine-added Curcuma longa L. was effective in the glycaemic and TG control of patients with type 2 diabetes.
to evaluate the satisfaction of users of a service that specializes in diabetes mellitus.
evaluative research, with mixed approach, developed at the Integrated Center for Diabetes and Hypertension of ...Barbalha-CE, in the period from 2011 to 2014, with 97 users. Data concerning the characterization and satisfaction of users in relation to the dimensions of infrastructure, accessibility and the user-health team relationship were collected.
77.3% were older adults, 88.7% women and 84.8%, retired. 63.9% of the users were satisfied with the service; however, dissatisfaction with the dimensions of infrastructure (offices, equipment and medicines) and accessibility (laboratory tests and medical consultations) was reported.
most users revealed be satisfied with the service received considering the dimensions analyzed. However, studies that assess the satisfaction of users need to contemplate the participants' reports and not rely on the use of previously structured forms only.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that is increasing the number of cases worldwide. The treatments currently used have not worked as expected. Alternative and complementary ...medicines were inserted in health services, especially in primary care, as an attempt to minimize risks and help control diseases such as diabetes. Among the herbal medicines used stands out cinnamon, which can serve as an adjuvant in the control of diabetes.
To analyze the effectiveness of 3 grams of cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) per day for 90 days in reducing glycemic and lipid levels in adults with T2DM compared with placebo METHODS:: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase II trial, which will be conducted at basic health units in the city of Parnaíba, state of Piauí, Brazil. In total, 130 people diagnosed with T2DM, followed at health units, with hemoglobin A1c > 6.5%, and using oral antidiabetic medicines, are expected to participate in the study. The intervention will last for 3 months, and each participant will receive a total of 3 bottles containing 120 capsules in each bottle of cinnamon or placebo. Each person should take 4 capsules daily, for 90 days. The patients will be distributed into the 2 groups by performing block randomization (n = 6) at a ratio of 1:1 according to a code generated by a software. Assessments of socioeconomic, clinical, lifestyle, anthropometric, and laboratory variables will be performed in 2 separate visits.
This study will be the first to investigate cinnamon to reduce glycemic, lipid, and anthropometric levels in Brazil. In case of favorable results, this therapy may be used as an alternative or additional medicine in cases where only oral antidiabetic agents are used and can promote the use of the product to minimize future complications of patients with diabetes and people who do not have the disease.
RBR-2KKB6D, registered on December 11th, 2018.
to relate neck circumference with metabolic syndrome and its criteria among college students.
cross-sectional study conducted with 702 college students in Fortaleza, CE, Brazil from September 2010 to ...June 2011. Socio-demographic data, waist circumference and neck circumference were collected together with blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, triglyceride levels, and HDL-C.
1.7% of the studied sample presented metabolic syndrome. Of these, 58.3% presented altered neck circumference (p<0.006). As neck circumference decreases, pressure levels improve (p<0.001). Additionally, college students with high fasting blood sugar (p=0.003) and high triglyceride levels (p<0.001) presented higher values of neck circumference.
neck circumference is a potential predictive marker in the detection of metabolic syndrome and its components among college students.
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