PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG DIABETES MELLITUS MENGGUNAKAN LEAFLET PADA PASIEN RAWAT JALAN PUSKESMAS GUNTUNG MANGGIS

Abstract

Insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar levels as a result of decreased pancreatic beta cell production of insulin define diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder. Long-term blood glucose rise can have negative effects on the body and exacerbate pre-existing conditions like kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this activity is to improve the outpatients' understanding of diabetes mellitus at Puskesmas Guntung Manggis, so they can better understand the condition and how to manage it. A lecture technique was employed, along with media in the form of pamphlets and activities for pre- and post-test evaluation. Fifteen people in all took part in the action. According to the activity evaluation results, 60% of patients with diabetes mellitus still lacked knowledge about nutrition and blood sugar levels at the time of the pre-test. Following education, the percentage of people who knew about blood sugar levels (80%) and diabetes mellitus patient diets (93.3%) increased. Ultimately, the knowledge of diabetes mellitus among outpatients at the Guntung Manggis Health Center improved from 73.3% ± 23.1 in the pre-test to 92% ± 10.9 in the post-test.