[Epidemiological characteristics of diabetic patients within the public health system--an analysis of the HiperDia system].

OBJECTIVE

To describe epidemiological traits of diabetic patients attended in the public health network, enrolled in the HiperDia System between 2002 and 2006 and estimate the coverage of this System in the municipality.

METHOD: A cross-sectional study, with secondary data on 7.938 diabetic patients who live in Cuiabá/MT. Descriptive statistics for analysis of the data was used.

RESULTS

The HiperDia System coverage was of 58.8%. Most individuals presented type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Over 80% of patients were hypertensive. Among those enrolled, the majority was of women, of individuals born in the state, with low schooling and aged >40 years old. The main cardiovascular risk factors identified were overweight, sedentary lifestyle, and cardiovascular family history. Myocardial infarction was the most frequently observed complication.

CONCLUSIONS

Diabetic patients when enrolled in the HiperDia presented signs of advanced disease stage. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics detected in these patients can lead to proper management and prevention actions of diabetes in primary health care.