MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND OBESITY: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

The growing national and international concern surrounding Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus necessitates a comprehensive examination of potential multidisciplinary treatment approaches. The aim of the article is to elucidate the role and contributions of a multidisciplinary team in the management of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and obesity. The method involved conducting an integrative literature review was conducted in April 2023, utilizing the PubMed, Scielo, and Virtual Health Library (BVS) databases. Inclusion criteria comprised articles available in full, written in either English or Portuguese, while exclusion criteria encompassed duplicate articles across multiple databases and review articles. The studies identified in this review highlighted obesity and diabetes as common physiopathologies, with interdisciplinary teams following the Chronic Care Model yielding the best outcomes in healthcare provision. Diet and exercise alone can result in weight loss, but when combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, there is a potentiation of dietary effects. Consequently, there is enhanced adherence to long-term lifestyle change treatments, which is crucial for managing chronic diseases. A multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and obesity enhances patient adherence to long-term lifestyle changes. This can be attributed to individualized treatment and improved access to healthcare professionals.