Abstract
Objective: To analyze the self-care practices of the elderly with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) registered in a Basic Health Unit (BHU) in an Amazon Municipality. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional and quantitative study, composed of people ≥60 years, both sexes registered at the (BHU). Four instruments were applied: form sociodemographic; index of Katz and Lawton Scale. The collected were recorded statistics, using the Statistical Package for the program Sciences (SPSS in version 20.0). Results: It was found that the level of dependence in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) correlated predominantly in the variable age (50%) between the age group of 60 to 69 year of age when compared to the elderly of the age group 70 to 79 years old. In Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLs), it maxim was given to independent for all age group. Conclusion: It was found that the elderly with DM develop self-care practices independently in their plurality. (BADLs) presented independently (75%) in contrast to the data presented by the (IADLs) performed by the elderly, showing dependence (75%).