Abstract
Objective: To establish the profile of type 2 diabetic patients and factors associated with therapeutic adherence in Basic Health Units in the four regions of the city of Porto Velho. Methods: We used a quantitative research of a descriptive character, using two instruments, a form with 17 questions addressing the socio-demographic profile and a questionnaire with 7 closed questions about life habits. Results: After analyzing the data collected, a predominance of females was found, with 62% and only 38% male, and 27% between 56 and 65 years of age, in relation to schooling, 30% had incomplete primary education, 46% reported monthly family income of up to one minimum wage, 61% reported married / stable marital status. It was also identified other risk factors of great relevance of the research, are implicated for the development of Diabetes, which contribute to the non-follow-up medication, are: difficulty in following the drug in the unit with 37%, side effects with 23%, oblivion with 21 % and among others with 36%. Conclusion: It is believed that the adoption of new habits and lifestyle, through a shift in promotion to health education, with tracking and monitoring of risk factors and contributing to further studies.