Alcohol abuse in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care: a cross-sectional study.

This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze alcohol abuse in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary health care. Household data were collected from March to October 2018 in the Family Health Strategy in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo through face-to-face interviews with a form application. The pattern of alcohol consumption was estimated with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-C.

Glycemic outcomes of people with diabetes mellitus in Brazilian primary health care.

Background: The capillary blood glucose monitoring program at home a challenge in primary health care. Therefore, it is fundamental to identify the glycemic control of people with diabetes mellitus through HBA1c and to analyze its associated factors.

Objective: To identify the glycemic profile of people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) through HbA1c and analyze factors associated.

Effectiveness of a minimally processed food-based nutritional counselling intervention on weight gain in overweight pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a nutritional counselling intervention based on encouraging the consumption of unprocessed and minimally processed foods, rather than ultra-processed products, and the practice of physical activities to prevent excessive gestational weight gain in overweight pregnant women.

Methods: This was a two-armed, parallel, randomized controlled trial conducted in primary health units of a Brazilian municipality from 2018 to 2021. Overweight, adult pregnant women (n = 350) were randomly assigned to control (CG) or intervention groups (IG).

Variables associated with adherence to the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus among elderly people.

Aim: To estimate the prevalence and variables associated with the adherence to medical treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly people attending the family healthcare units in Ribeirão Preto, State of São Paulo, Brazil.

Methods: This is a population-based household survey with a random conglomerate sample of 338 elderly people. Treatment adherence was measured with the Brief Medication Questionnaire.

Association of fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene rs9939609 with obesity-related traits and glucose intolerance in an indigenous population, the Xavante.

Background And Aims: Common variants in fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene have been implicated as a susceptibility locus for obesity and type 2 diabetes in different populations. Here, in an indigenous population-based study, we examined whether FTO rs9939609 has a role in susceptibility to glucose intolerance and obesity.

Methods: The study population comprised 949 full Xavante indigenous people (465 men) aged 18-99 years.

Use and access to medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly: a population-based household survey.

The objective of this study was to analyze the use and access to medications for type 2 diabetes among older people registered in the family health strategy in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. A population-based household survey was undertaken with 338 older adults selected using two-stage cluster sampling. Pharmacotherapy of diabetes and access to medications was investigated using a structured questionnaire administered by means of face-to-face interviews.

Diabetes self-care practices and resilience in the Brazilian COVID-19 pandemic: results of a web survey: DIABETESvid.

Background: The world guidance on the measures of social distancing for prevention of COVID-19 has changed the daily habits of great part of the population, and this could influence the care and resilience with diabetes during situations of adversity. This study aimed at assessing the characteristics of diabetic individuals and self-care practices and resilience with diabetes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional web survey study carried out among adults with diabetes, in which a structured 43-item questionnaire was conducted on the REDCap plataform, including the Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, to measure socio-demographic and clinical characteristics.

Glycemic control in elderly people with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending primary health care units.

Aim: To assess the glycemic control in elderly people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who attend the primary health care units in the city of Ribeirão Preto, State of São Paulo, Brazil.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with elderly people registered at the family health care system. Glycemic control was the dependent variable, which was measured by means of glycated hemoglobin test, whereas sociodemographic and clinical data were independent variables.

Relationship between the quality of the pregnant woman's diet and birth weight: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Birth weight is a relevant predictor of childhood health outcomes. Studies investigating the association between modifiable risk factors, as the maternal diet quality, and birth weight are needed. We aimed to investigate the association between the Diet Quality Index Adapted for Pregnant Women (IQDAG) score and birth weight.

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and its association with glucose intolerance in an indigenous population.

Background And Aims: Type 2 diabetes is a multifactorial disease resulting from diverse genetic and environmental factors as well as the interaction between them. Low levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], an indicator of vitamin D status, have been associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but not consistently. Also, it remains to be determined if this association differs among ethnic groups.

The feasibility of smartphone based retinal photography for diabetic retinopathy screening among Brazilian Xavante Indians.

Aims: To evaluate the feasibility of smartphone based retinal photography for diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening among Brazilian Xavante Indians and the yield of retinal images.

Methods: A non-probabilistic cluster sample of 170 individuals with and without diabetes was enrolled for ocular examination with a portable retinal camera during DR screening at two Xavante Reservations. Due to operational conditions and to optimize the field work, only the larger Xavante villages were included.

Dietary total antioxidant capacity during pregnancy and birth outcomes.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of maternal dietary total antioxidant capacity (DTAC) and main food sources on the risk of preterm birth (PB) and offspring birth size.

Methods: Cohort study that included 733 Brazilian mother-child pairs. Two 24 h dietary recalls were obtained during pregnancy and the usual intake was estimated through the Multiple Source Method.

Study Protocol effectiveness of a nutritional intervention based on encouraging the consumption of unprocessed and minimally processed foods and the practice of physical activities for appropriate weight gain in overweight, adult, pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Evidence from observational studies suggests that a greater intake of ultra-processed foods during pregnancy is associated with a higher chance of obesity, increased gestational weight gain, and neonatal adiposity. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a nutritional intervention based on encouraging the consumption of unprocessed and minimally processed foods and the practice of physical activities for appropriate weight gain in overweight, adult, pregnant women. Additionally, the effect of the intervention on pregnancy outcomes, neonatal adiposity, and the child's weight and height will be investigated.

Fasting glucose of patients from public health care in the southern region of São Paulo: correlation with glycated hemoglobin and lipid levels.

Introduction: Fasting glucose is a test used for monitoring diabetes mellitus, as well as its screening and diagnosis. The objective of this study was to evaluate fasting glucose results and their correlation with glycated hemoglobin and lipids.

Methods: Cross-sectional study, involving 77,581 patients, attended in 2014.

Dietary patterns of pregnant women, maternal excessive body weight and gestational diabetes.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between the dietary patterns of pregnant women with maternal excessive body weight and gestational diabetes mellitus.

Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted with a convenience sample of 785 adult pregnant women attended by the Unified Health System of Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo, between 2011 and 2012. Two 24-hour dietary recalls, corrected by the multiple source method, were employed .

Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adult indigenous population in Brazil: A systematic review with meta-analysis.

To carry out a systematic review to identify the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the adult indigenous population in Brazil. The databases used were PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library (VHL), and Science Direct, with the following search strategy: "overweight" OR "obesity" AND "indigenous" OR "tribe" AND "Brazil". For the meta-analysis, RStudio software was used.

The relationship of flavonoid intake during pregnancy with excess body weight and gestational diabetes mellitus.

Objective: To investigate the relationship of flavonoid intake during pregnancy with maternal excessive body weight and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Subjects And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 785 adult women in singleton pregnancies, and data were collected at the time of the oral glucose tolerance test. For the body mass index (BMI) classification according to the gestational age, the criteria of Atalah was used, and the diagnosis of GDM was based on the World Health Organization of 2014.

Relationship between minimally and ultra-processed food intake during pregnancy with obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between food intake (considering the nature, extent, and purpose of food processing) during pregnancy and overweight, obesity, and gestational diabetes mellitus conditions. This is a cross-sectional study conducted among 785 adult women in singleton pregnancies (between 24th and 39th weeks of gestation) in Brazil. Usual food intake was estimated by the Multiple Source Method, using two 24-hour dietary recalls.

Dietary patterns during pregnancy derived by reduced-rank regression and their association with gestational diabetes mellitus.

Objective: Evidence for the combined association of the quality of dietary carbohydrates and fats during pregnancy with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is scarce. The aim of this study was to identify dietary patterns during pregnancy, derived by the reduced-rank regression (RRR) model, associated with fiber density (g/1000 kcal) and the Thrombogenicity Index (TI) and to investigate their relationship with GDM.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 785 pregnant women at gestational weeks 24 to 39.

The impact of diabetes mellitus on quality of life - differences between genders.

Objective: To determine whether there are gender differences in the impact of the disease in the quality of life of individuals with Diabetes Mellitus type 2.

Methods: The sample consisted of 192 individuals distributed in equal numbers by gender. Data were collected between the months of August 2013 to May 2014, by sociodemographic and clinical questionnaires and instruments for assessing quality of life (PAID) and adherence to treatment.

Cardiovascular Risk in Xavante Indigenous Population.

Background: The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is little known in Brazilian indigenous populations. In the last two decades, important changes have occurred in the lifestyle and epidemiological profile of the Xavante people.

Objective: to assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Xavante adults in São Marcos and Sangradouro/Volta Grande reserves, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Diabetic retinopathy among Brazilian Xavante Indians.

Background: To describe the frequency of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its associated variables in Brazilian Xavante Indians.

Methods: A population-based survey carried out in two Xavante Reservations between 2008 and 2012, included 948 Indians aged 20 years or more, identified 246 individuals with type 2 diabetes. A non-probabilistic cluster sample of 140 diabetic individuals were submitted to ophthalmologic examination.