Hubungan Aktivitas Fisik dan Pola Makan dengan Kadar Gula Darah Sewaktu Penderita Diabetes Melitus di Puskesmas Mulyorejo Kabupaten Deli Serdang

Abstract

Blood sugar levels are the amount or concentration of glucose in the blood. Diabetes is characterized by blood sugar levels above the normal threshold. High blood sugar levels can cause various complications. Management of diabetes includes ensuring adequate physical activity and maintaining diet. This study aims to determine the relationship between physical activity variables and eating patterns with blood sugar levels when suffering from diabetes mellitus at the Mulyorejo Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency. The type of research is analytical with a cross sectional design. The number of samples in this study was 120 respondents using consecutive sampling techniques. Univariate data were analyzed descriptively, bivariate data were analyzed using the chi-square test and Spearman Correlation with a confidence level of 95%. The results of data analysis show that there is a significant relationship between physical activity (p=0.000), work activity (p=0.001), sports activity (p=0.000), leisure time activity (p=0.000), eating patterns (p=0.009), schedule eating (p=0.002), amount of food (p=0.009), type of food (p=0.077) with current blood sugar levels at the Mulyorejo Community Health Center, Deli Serdang Regency. It is recommended for the public to implement and maintain healthy living habits with sufficient physical activity, a good diet by paying attention to the 3J rules and regularly checking blood sugar levels. The Mulyorejo Community Health Center is advised to continue maintaining routine exercise activities at the community health center.