Empowerment of the diabetic patient, a health strategy for the control of the disease

Abstract

The modification in the health conditions of populations is a multifactorial and dynamic process influenced by economic, political, cultural, demographic, technological, biological, social and educational aspects, as well as institutional programs focused on the containment and control of the risk factors of the different morbidities. It can be understood that adequate training and the empowerment of self-care actions can have an impact on the improvement of the quality of life of people living with diabetes mellitus, of which self-care is linked to daily health practices and to the decisions made regarding it, these practices are intended to reinforce, restore or impose health or prevent disease. Diabetes can cause a variety of complications and increase the risk of premature death. Genetics, age and family history increase the risk of developing it and can´t be changed, unlike other external factors, due to the multifactor nature, and the controversial that assesses the relationship of food and physical activity and little knowledge about the disease in people who suffer from it, it is difficult to establish an adequate control of it. This is to continue with a negative state in its control.

Keywords

• Empowerment
• (DM) Diabetes mellitus type 2
• Feeding; Physical activity
• self-control