Influence of the factors "overweight" and "sedentarism" in the early appearance of diabetes in women with PCOS

Abstract

Objective: To know the influence of modifiable risk factors "overweight" and "sedentary lifestyle" in the early onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM 2) in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Method: literature review with search for the terms in the boolean scheme: (polycystic ovary syndrome AND type 2 diabetes mellitus) OR (lifestyle, obesity and sedentary behavior), on the PUBME and SciELO websites. Results: 3611 articles were found in PUBMED and 1713 in SciELO; in which - after screening by the researchers - 16 articles were found that met the established criteria. Ethnicity is a factor that predisposes to risk, as well as time spent on television and cell phones, which increase the risk of obesity by up to 23% and DM 2 in women with PCOS by up to 14%. Conclusion: Need for actions for women with PCOS to prevent early DM2, including actions in municipal health plans, with an emphasis on primary care.