INSULINOTERAPIA: CONHECIMENTO E PRÁTICAS UTILIZADAS POR PORTADORES DE DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO 2

It was aimed to identify the level of knowledge and pratices about insulin therapy in users with Diabetes Mellitus type 2. Descriptive study carried out with 55 subjects in a reference institution in Diabetes and Hypertension in Fortaleza-CE, Brazil, from August to October 2010. For data collection we used semi-structured interview. The results showed that 78.2% performed the self-application; 56.4% performed the cleansing of the rubber of the insulin vial and 40% agitated it intensely; 85.5% did not proceed to air injection into the vial to facilitate the exit of the liquid. The syringe was reused by 98.2% of users, 67.3% stored it in a closed container and 34.5% on the refrigerator door. Concerning the disposal of syringes, 83.63% did it in domestic waste. It was verified that the surveyed users needed more effective guidance and monitoring by health professionals in order to avoid compromising the disease control.