Physical activity and nutrition habits by patients with Diabetes Mellitus in municipality Kavadarci

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is epidemic diseases from 21st century. In our society and Health system, all patients with diabetes mellitus have medical treatment after registration in data base. Aim of our research was to access the health system for patients with DM and their own care for nutrition habits and physical activity like a personal medical culture to live with DM. Material and methods: For realization of our goals, we make one investigation on medical data bases, for nutrition diets and physical activity assessment protocols for patients with DM, and after that designed one questioner. Results: The interview was made to 250 patients from the Kavadarci diabetes center, 110 male and 140 female. The most percentage 36% was aging people, and 24% were in working condition. More of 10 years have DM, 130 (52%) and use insulin. The 76% of patients have overweight, female intake more fruits than male, total 52%, but only 20% in optimal range, and optimal vegetables only 4%. Fish no consumed 52%, and 48% only one per week. Percentage of beans intake is very high 72%. Physical active were 80%, and no active at all 12%. Discussion: Over the past decade, diabetes prevalence has risen faster in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. In our health system patients have all medication and treatment of complication from DM. There are some educational programs in DM centers. Prevention of DM is very low, because many yang people are overweight. Alternative methods like Yoga for stress management is not involve in daily practice. Conclusion: Our health system has a high care for people with DM, furder Public Health activity must be in direction to promote healthy diet and regular physical activity by age and condition. That can be realized from physical therapist. Key Words: diabetes mellitus patients; nutrition habits; physical activity