Avaliação de risco para diabetes em pacientes atendidos na faculdade de odontologia da universidade federal de alagoas (FOUFAL)

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that can cause systemic and oral complications. Early identification of individuals at risk is essential, and dental screening of apparently healthy patients can contribute to early diagnosis and appropriate interventions. Questionnaires are effective tools that aid in early detection and can be applied outside of medical offices. Objective: This cross-sectional study assesses the risk of undiagnosed diabetes in patients treated at the dental clinic of a public university, using the modified FINDRISC questionnaire for screening. Methodology: This is a quantitative and descriptive study, in which a questionnaire with 10 questions was administered to patients in the waiting room, in which those who obtained a score equal to or greater than five had their capillary blood glucose measured. Patients identified as high risk were referred for medical evaluation and received guidance on the disease and healthy habits. Conclusion: Therefore, factors such as obesity, hypertension, advanced age, family history and sedentary lifestyle demonstrated a strong correlation with increased risk. Promoting healthy habits is therefore essential for the prevention and control of the disease, contributing to the reduction of complication and mortality rates, bringing improvements to public health. The results reinforce the importance of multidisciplinary screening, highlighting the role of dentists in identifying risk factors.