Physical activity and healthcare cost of type 2 diabetic patients seen at basic units of healthcare

To observe differences in healthcare costs according to the level of physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 121 type 2 diabetic patients were interviewed in two basic units of healthcare in Bauru, Brazil. Physical activity level was assessed by a questionnaire carried out during a...

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Published in:Arquivos brasileiros de endocrinologia e metabologia 2012-02, Vol.56 (1), p.6-11
Main Authors: Codogno, Jamile Sanches, Fernandes, Rômulo Araújo, Monteiro, Henrique Luiz
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - economics
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy
Epidemiologic Methods
Exercise
Female
Health Care Costs
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Motor Activity
Sedentary Lifestyle
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Summary:To observe differences in healthcare costs according to the level of physical activity in type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 121 type 2 diabetic patients were interviewed in two basic units of healthcare in Bauru, Brazil. Physical activity level was assessed by a questionnaire carried out during an interview. Costs of exams, medications and doctor and nurse visits were assessed for the previous year using invoices obtained from basic units of healthcare. Sedentary type 2 diabetic patients presented higher costs for doctor visits (63%; p = 0.017) and medication to treat diseases other than diabetes (p = 0.001) than active patients. Sedentary type 2 diabetic patients presented higher healthcare costs related to doctor visits and medicine purchase.
ISSN:1677-9487
DOI:10.1590/S0004-27302012000100002