Determinación de los factores de riesgo de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y propuesta de un plan de intervención en los trabajadores del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado (GAD) Municipal, cantón Pujilí, provincia de Cotopaxi, 2015.

Abstract

In this study the risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus in the staff working in the Municipal GAD Pujilí, Cotopaxi Province was determined. A cross-type investigation was through surveys of 85 officials and general characteristics were recorded, health status, nutritional status, nutritional status and lifestyle. In terms of general characteristics, it was found: in females 54%, 46% male: aged between 22-59 years. Health status, 4% of the population have diabetes, prediabetes 20%; 39% high total cholesterol, high triglycerides 62%; nutritional status was found: 49% of the population overweight, 21% obese grade I, 5% with grade II obesity; metabolic risk increased 54%, greatly increased risk by 15%. The very high in fat 16%, low consumption 70% in nutrients, very low nutrient food situation 18%, consumption of foods high in fat 44%; Lifestyles, snuff consumption 29%; 51% alcohol; mild physical activity 55%. Glucose with total cholesterol, triglycerides, BMI and fat intake: statistically significant (p <0.05) was found. Based on this diagnosis a proposed plan of action was developed to reduce the prevalence of DMT 2. In conclusion, the proposal were implemented to improve the health of workers. It is recommended to change the current feeding healthy through nutrition counseling and prevent deterioration of their health and can cause death.