[Physical exploration and morbidity of pelvic members in the diabetic patient type 2]

to determine the prevalence of the physical exploration and morbidity on pelvic members in the type 2 diabetic patient.

cross-sectional study; 189 files of diabetic family medicine patients were analyzed. The sample was considered with the formula of proportions for a finite population. Sampling units were chosen by convenience and they were taken up again from each one of the family medicine physician's offices. Sociodemographic variables, pathologies, time of evolution of diabetes, glycemic control and consultations along a year were studied. Physical explorations were made and signs explored by the physicians. Descriptive statistic for the analysis of data was used.

average age 58.89 years (CI 95 %, 57.1-60.7); women predominated with 61.9 % (CI 95 %, 55.0-68.8), mean time of evolution 10.60 years ± 7.29. In 74.1 % some sign in pelvic members was explored, and in 14.3 % some added problem was detected. Of these, 9 % suffered from onychomycosis.

physical exploration of pelvic members it is not to be performed in all type 2 diabetic patients.