Clinical and epidemic characterization of patient with Diabetes mellitus in a clinic, Centro Habana

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus represents one of the most critical global health challenges, characterized by its high and increasing prevalence.Objective: to characterize the clinical and epidemiological variables of patients with diabetes mellitus in a medical office in Centro Habana.Methods: an observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted at Family Medical Office No. 10 in the municipality of Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba, between January and May 2025. Population: 105 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus. The variables studied were: age, sex, Diabetes Mellitus classification, associated diseases, chronic complications, and pharmacological treatment. Data were processed using absolute frequencies and percentage relative frequencies for qualitative variables; arithmetic mean and standard deviation for quantitative variables. It was based on a retrospective review of medical records.Results: the age group of 65 years or older was the most affected (47,62 %), with a mean age of 63.5 years (±8.2 SD) and a predominance of females (55,24 %). Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus constituted most diagnoses (92,38 %), primarily associated with Arterial Hypertension (74,29 %). Oral pharmacological treatment (Metformin/Glibenclamide) was the most used (59,05 %), and Arterial Hypertension was also identified as the most frequent complication (45,71 %).Conclusions: the age group of 65 years or older and females showed a higher risk of diabetes mellitus. The type 2 modality was the most prevalent, commonly associated with arterial hypertension, which also constituted the most relevant complication. The predominant therapeutic management consisted of oral hypoglycemic agents.