ATENÇÃO FARMACÊUTICA EM PACIENTES COM DIABETES DE MELLITUS TIPO 2

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition with metabolic complexities that has impacted a considerable number of people globally. This condition presents itself in different forms, varying according to its origin and pathological characteristics, with type 2 diabetes being the most common. Due to the impact that this disease can have on people’s lives and, consequently, on society, the assistance provided by health professionals is essential to improve patients’ clinical conditions, including pharmaceutical care. This study aims to describe the importance of pharmaceutical care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, its forms of diagnosis and pharmacological treatment currently used. The methodology used was a bibliographic review of the literature, based on the years 2021 to 2024. Pharmaceutical care is necessary at all levels of healthcare, working together with the entire team to build a holistic view of the patient and their reality. The pharmacist contributes positively to building a population that is aware, oriented and informed about their health status and their drug or non-drug treatment.