Clinical and epidemic characterization of patient with Diabetes mellitus in a clinic, Centro Habana

Juan Leonardo Pacios Dorado, Miguel Enrique Barroso Fontanals, Christian José Arencibia Pagés, Luis Mayer Revé Viltres, Carlos Yeison Hernández Rodríguez and Izvania Yaremi Modoy Valiente

SAP Primary Care, 2025

Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus represents one of the most critical global health challenges, characterized by its high and increasing prevalence.Objective: to characterize the clinical and epidemiological variables of patients with diabetes mellitus in a medical office in Centro Habana.Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted at Family Medical Office No. 10 in the municipality of Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba, between January and May 2025. Population: 105 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. The variables studied were: age, sex, Diabetes Mellitus classification, associated diseases, chronic complications, and pharmacological treatment. Data were processed using absolute frequencies and percentage relative frequencies for qualitative variables; arithmetic mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables. It was based on a retrospective review of medical records.Results: the age group of 65 years or older was the most affected (47,62 %), with a mean age of 63.5 years (±8.2 SD) and a predominance of females (55,24 %). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus constituted most diagnoses (92,38 %), primarily associated with Arterial Hypertension (74,29 %). Oral pharmacological treatment (Metformin/Glibenclamide) was the most used (59,05 %), and Arterial Hypertension was also identified as the most frequent complication (45,71 %).Conclusions: the age group of 65 years or older and females showed a higher risk of diabetes mellitus. The type 2 modality was the most prevalent, commonly associated with arterial hypertension, which also constituted the most relevant complication. The predominant therapeutic management consisted of oral hypoglycemic agents.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.62486/pc202548

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