Diabetes mellitus tipo ii: diagnóstico, classificação, tratamento e importância do farmacêutico no contexto terapêutico

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM), is understood as a group of metabolic disorders which are characterized by chronic hyperglycemia caused by deformations in insulin action, insulin secretion or both. The DM is one of noncommunicable diseases that is growing in the modern world, triggering serious problems in the health of the patient if not treated properly. The main objective of DM treatment is the reduction of microvascular complications and vascular disease macro, since the treatment should not be focused only on glycemic control of the patient. Thus, there is a non-drug and drug treatment. The aim of this study is to understand the types of diabetes, with focus on Diabetes Mellitus 2, showing their epidemiological and drug treatment and non-pharmacological aspects, highlighting the importance of the pharmacist in this context. The pharmacist is a professional who participates effectively public health and deal directly with patients, such as DM patients.