Grupo estratégico de promoção da saúde como dispositivo de cuidado a pessoas com Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is characterized as a metabolic syndrome with a heterogeneous etiology characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, presents pre-existing and conditioning factors, such as obesity, eating habits, physical inactivity, heredity, among other factors, and these, in many cases, can be prevented or controlled through health promotion actions and changes in lifestyles. This study aims to analyze the experiences of the subjects who participated in a group with defined strategies, in relation to their quality of life, disease control and exercise of personal autonomy. This is a participatory study, with a qualitative approach, supported by reflexivity. The work showed that the group assumes a characteristic of a support network, where the premise of exchanging experiences contributes significantly to the process of transforming the other, contributing to the process of co-construction of the personal autonomy of the subjects involved. It can be concluded that group practices as a health promotion device, allow a positive impact on people's quality of life, development of autonomy and self-care.