Pada masa lampau badan yang gemuk merupakan lambang kemakmuran yang menentukan status sosial seseorang. Dengan pandangan tersebut maka ada kecenderungan banyak orang menginginkan badan yang gemuk bahkan sampai terjadi obesitas. Namun saat ini obesitas merupakan suatu penyakit kronik yang menjadi perhatian bagi dunia kesehatan. Seseorang yang mengalami obesitas mempunyai resiko lebih tinggi untu…
Diabetes Mellitus tipe 2 merupakan masalah utama kesehatan dunia yang jumlah penderitanya terus meningkat secara drastis di negara-negara industri baru dan negara sedang berkembang termasuk Indonesia yang menempati urutan terbesar ke empat di dunia. Oleh sebab itu penatalaksanaan penyakit ini membutuhkan perhatian serius termasuk cara pengobatan yang tepat agar tujuan terapi dapat dicapai dan d…
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Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh suhu pembakaran emitter keramik terhadap kineija emitter keramik (debit, hydraulic head, konduktivitas hidrolik dan pola penyebaran air) pada tanah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan berupa pengujian kineija penetes. Emitter keramik yang digunakan dibakar dengan suhu pembakaran yang beragam (900°C, 950°C, 1.000°C dan 1.050°C) dan diulang seban…
Obesitas merupakan suatu kelainan metabolisme yang paling lama tercatat dalam sejarah, mulai sejak jaman Mesir dan Yunani purba, bahkan hingga sekarang keadaan ini telah menjadi suatu permasalahan serius. Masyarakat sering tidak menganggap obesitas sebagai suatu penyakit tetapi justru merupakan sesuatu yang wajar bahkan dianggap sebagai suatu tanda kemakmuran. Padahal, sebenarnya obesitas mempu…
Diabetes mellitus atau kencing manis adalah penyakit kronik yang didapat atau diturunkan karena insulin tidak diproduksi, atau insulin yang diproduksi berkurang. Proses ini menyebabkan peningkatan konsentrasi glukosa darah. Peningkatan ini dapat menyebabkan kerusakan berbagai organ tubuh dan menimbulkan berbagai macam keluhan. Diabetes mellitus dapat timbul secara perlahan-lahan sehingga pasien…
Background: Hyperglycemia in type 2 DM, characterized by elevated HbA1c, can cause diabetic dyslipidemia, which increases cardiovascular risk. Various atherogenic indices are used to predict this risk. This study aims to analyze the correlation of HbA1c with atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), atherogenic coefficient (AC), and Castelli risk index (CRI) in type 2 DM patients. Methods: This observ…
Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) type 2 is a chronic disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels due to inadequate insulin production in the body. One of the nursing problems that must be addressed quickly to avoid more serious complications is ineffective peripheral perfusion. Buerger Allen Exercise (BAE) is a therapy that is carried out with various variations of active postural…
Background: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance or inadequate insulin production. Management of Type 2 DM in hospitals only focuses on pharmacological and dietary therapy, while physical activity is still not optimized. One of the physical activities that can be done in Type 2 DM patients is progressive muscle relaxat…
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common complication among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), particularly those with type 2 DM, with a prevalence of up to 25.1%. This complication is one of the leading causes of vision loss in elderly diabetic patients, primarily due to hyperglycemia and alterations in metabolic pathways. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and characterist…
Health behaviors formed during adolescence play a significant role in health conditions in adulthood. The majority of adolescents, 87%, show a high preference for fast food consumption, which can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus. One form of health education that is considered effective in increasing adolescent knowledge is through animated short films be…
Background. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, requiring rational pharmacological therapy. Metformin is the first-line therapy for type 2 DM as recommended by WHO and the National Formulary. Defined Daily Dose (DDD) measurement enables a quantitative evaluation of drug use. However, studies on DDD for metformin in South Sumatra remain limited.…
Background: Diabetic ulcers are a serious complication of diabetes that commonly occur, especially in patients with poor glycemic control, neuropathy, and vascular disease. The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is a non-invasive method used to assess the severity of ulcers. This study aims to analyze the relationship between ABI and the severity of diabetic ulcers in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients …
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (type 2 DM) is a global health problem with a significant impact, especially for the population over 40 years old which is projected will experience an increase in prevalence in 2050. This study aims to determine the effect of health education using Google Sites on knowledge and attitudes prevention of type 2 DM in adolescents. This research used a Pre-Experimental desi…
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus continues to increase in Indonesia. Individuals considered at high risk for diabetes mellitus are likely to experience anxiety, which is an individual response to worry about unpleasant thoughts. Anxiety management in this study used peer support groups. This study aimed to determine the effect of peer support group interventions on anxiety levels in a high-r…
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. However, this is often not realized by various communities due to lack of information and sufficient knowledge and self-care and compliance to detect early the risk of complications and prevention and 4 improve the quality of life of DM sufferers so that complications do not occur, especially complications…
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Diabetes mellitus has become one of the major health issues with a steadily increasing prevalence in Indonesia. Due to its significant impact, diabetes mellitus has become a primary focus in the medical field. Over the years, animal experiments have been conducted to study diabetes mellitus and evaluate an…
Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) that can lead to visual impairment and blindness. The severity of DR is often correlated with decreased visual acuity, but other factors such as age, gender, intraocular pressure, glycemic control, hypertension, and the presence of macular edema may also contribute. This study aims to analyze the rel…
Often thought of as an adult disease, diabetes is now more prevalent in adolescents. Blood sugar levels that are close to the threshold but not high enough to be classified as diabetes are called prediabetes. The condition of prediabetes is influenced by several risk factors. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of prediabetes in medical students at Sriwijaya U…
Background: Obesity is a clinical condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation and has significantly increased in prevalence since 1980. Obesity and prediabetes are complexly related to factors such as age, gender, and lifestyle. Obesity contributes to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and beta-cell dysfunction, which progresses to type 2 diabetes mellitus. These conditions may occur co…