The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in individuals who sought care in the ESF as well as the practice of physical exercise among patients diagnosed with DM, according to sex and age. As methods we evaluated information on DM and exercise practice of 11392 users served by four Basic Health Units of Viçosa/MG, through the b-Sheets diabetes. Statistical analysis consisted of descriptive analysis and calculation of odds ratios. Results shown the prevalence of DM was 3.8% (3.1% for men and 4.5% for women), with women more likely to DM (OR = 1.48, 1.21 to 1.81). 22% of the individuals reported having practiced physical exercises at least three times a week, with no differences between sexes. In conclusion there was a low prevalence of physical exercise in people with diabetes evaluated, a fact that demonstrates the need for greater attention to them in relation to non-drug interventions.
Diabetes mellitus; Exercise; Public health