Prevalencia e intervención de Diabetes Mellitus en poblaciones vulnerables y en riesgo de la Parroquia Manuel Inocencio Parrales y Guale de Jipijapa.

Diabetes mellitus, represents a priority challenge for public health due to its impact on morbidity, especially in contexts of social vulnerability, which lead to greater risks of exposure and limited access to timely health services. The study aimed to analyze the diagnosis and management of prevalent chronic noncommunicable diseases in vulnerable and at-risk populations in the Manuel Inocencio Parrales and Guale parishes of the Jipijapa Canton. The methodology was observational, analytical, cross-sectional, and prospective; the sample consisted of 77 participants classified as vulnerable and at-risk populations, selected through non-probabilistic convenience sampling, using the inclusion and exclusion criteria established for this purpose. The study was approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee, ensuring compliance with established ethical principles. The results showed that the overall prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 15.58% (n=12/77); 27.5% (n=11) were found in the vulnerable population and 2.7% (n=1) in the at-risk population. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between vulnerability and the presence of diabetes mellitus (p=0.003). The educational intervention achieved 100% coverage, with a predominant female participation rate of 77.9%. It was concluded that diabetes mellitus was more prevalent in the vulnerable population, highlighting the need to strengthen prevention and control strategies primarily targeted at this group.