Objective

To compare the level of Adaptation of the Self-Concept (ASC) in persons suffering from Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DT2) in two locations at a first level unit.

Methodology

This is a descriptive, correlational, comparative, and transversal research with a sample by convenience of adults with DT2 attending to a monthly control, and to a Mutual Support Group MSG, both in a first level unit. The general data register and the Viveros03 instrument (α=.85) were used. Anthropometric and capillary glycemic level assessments were performed. Data were analyzed through SPSS v.20. The hypothesis was verified using Shapiro-Wilk, T-student and Chi square tests.

Results

There were 50 participants, the 25 in the MSG were assigned to group A, while the other 25 constituted the ambulatory and group B. ASC in group A was 60% while 68% in group B; the difference was significant at p = 0.002. Contextual stimuli such as capillary glycemic level, and years of diagnosis and treatment did not show dependence (p>.05) contrary to family diabetes background, and belonging to the MSG, which did show an association (p=.05).

Conclusion

ASC was better among those in the MSG, while family background promoted a better adaptation as well.