Sugar leves in check, health in motion: implementation and impact on the manage ment of insulin-dependent diabetic patients

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that requires continuous glycemic control to prevent complications. This study describes the implementation of a glycemic self-monitoring model at a Primary Health Care Unit in the city of São Paulo, consisting of a monthly follow-up booklet developed by Family Health teams and the restructuring of Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring (BGM) groups, which began to meet weekly by core teams with multidisciplinary support. The objective was to improve glycemic control and reduce complications in insulin-dependent diabetic patients. After three months of intervention, seven patients showed an average reduction of 27.3% in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, demonstrating significant clinical results. It is concluded that the integration of self-monitoring, longitudinal bonding with the healthcare team, and personalized health education promotes patient engagement,
therapeutic adherence, and improved quality of life.