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The study objectifies to evaluate body composition and biochemical profile of diabetic subjects. 105 patientsparticipated, anthropometric measures, evaluation of body composition by bioelectrical impedance and biochemical testswere carried out. 70% of the patients reported being diagnosed at least 5 years ago; 43.3% were obese (BMI=30) andwomen presented higher values for BMI (30.65±4.45 Kg/m2 vs 28.04±5.21 Kg/m2) and percentual body fat (38.19±4.49% vs29.91±4.65%) than men. Average values of glycemia, HbA1c and total cholesterol were above reference values for bothsexes. Results suggest the need for qualification and intervention development in the secondary prevention scope inorder to reduce complications and problems related to diabetes, thus improving quality of life for those patients.