Perilaku Masyarakat Tentang Diabetes Melitus Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Medan Sunggal Kota Medan

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a systemic metabolic condition that affects the body's glucose regulation. The inadequate action of insulin on target cells leads to abnormal carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels due impaired insulin function, which is responsible for maintaining homeostasis by lowering blood glucose levels. This study aims to identify community behavior regarding diabetes mellitus in the working area of Medan Sunggal Public Health Center, Medan. This research used a descriptive design with a non-probability sampling technique, specifically a total sampling method, involving 50 respondents. The research instrument consisted of demographic data questionnaires, as well as knowledge, attitude, and practice questionnaires, with data analyzed using univariate analysis. The results showed that the majority of respondents were female (30 people, 60.0%), aged 65-74 years (18 people, 36.0%), had a high school education (22 people, 44.0%), were housewives (26 people, 52.0%), and had suffered from diabetes mellitus for 5-10 years (32 people, 64.0%). The most commonly used medication was metformin (35 people, 70.0%). Regarding community behavior towards diabetes mellitus, the study found that 31 respondents (62.0%) had good knowledge, 30 respondents (60.0%) had a good attitude, and 31 respondents (62.0%) demonstrated good practices. Therefore, community behavior in the working area of Medan Sunggal Public Health Center was categorized as good. It is recommended that healthcare professionals enhance educational efforts regarding diabetes mellitus.