SELF-CARE MANAJEMEN GLUKOSA DAN PENGENDALIAN DIET SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGENDALIAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH PENYANDANG DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

The phenomenon of the number of people with diabetes mellitus (DM) in the world today is increasing along with socio-cultural changes, and the large number of people with DM who are undiagnosed becomes increasingly potential to cause further complications. Self-care glucose management and dietary control are part of the pillars in DM care. The aim of the study was to determine differences in blood glucose management and dietary control between uncontrolled glycemic (HbA1c > 7%) and controlled glycemic (HbA1c ≤ 7%). The study uses a case control design. The sample of this study was DM patients with adult and elderly age of 104 samples including: 52 uncontrolled glycemic groups and 52 controlled glycemic groups, with convinience techniques. The research tool uses Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) subscale glucose management and dietary control. Data analysis using Mann-Whitney U Test. The results showed significant differences in glucose management (p = 0.034) and dietary control (p = 0.001) between uncontrolled glycemic groups and controlled glycemic groups. Recommended for people with diabetes mellitus to improve glucose management self-care activities and dietary control to control glycemic (HbA1c ≤ 7). Subsequent research needs to look for factors that predict glucose management and dietary control for people with diabetes.