A influência do diabetes e fatores associados que impactam na qualidade de vida de idosos

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the influence of diabetes and associated factors on quality of life during the aging process. Method: integrative literature review, 8 articles were selected, with pre-defined criteria and critical evaluation of the results, published between 2014-2024, searched in Pubmed, Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) and Virtual Health Library ( VHL). Results: the studies analyzed included 3,217 elderly people. Using diverse methodologies — such as cross-sectional, observational, descriptive, longitudinal and cohort studies — providing a detailed quantitative analysis. Carried out in various regions of Brazil and Portugal, the studies expanded the perspective on the topic. Among the 2,967 individuals surveyed in diabetes-specific studies, 44.1% had the condition, providing a solid basis for comparisons. Finally, two studies focused on the quality of life of the elderly, enriching the multidimensional analysis of the topic. Conclusion: diabetes significantly impacts the quality of life of the elderly, aggravated by complications, comorbidities, and factors such as low physical activity and inadequate glycemic control. Lack of knowledge about the disease and self-care difficulties are associated with greater social isolation and reduced self-esteem. Improving this reality requires a comprehensive approach, which includes promoting self-care, controlling complications and strengthening support networks, as provided for in the National Policy for the Elderly, highlighting the importance of intersectoral actions in the city of Goiânia.