Self Instructional Training Methods to Reduce Blood Glucose Levels Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Journal Title: Journal of Ners and Midwifery (Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan) - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

Uncontrolled blood glucose levels is a problem that is often found in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. This condition has an impact on the health of the patient as it would appear some macrovascular and microvascular complications. The number of patients with DM in Indonesia has increased by years and only 50% of patients suffering from diabetes who are aware of, and around 30% of them take medication regularly. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Self Instructional Training method on blood glucose levels of the patients. The method used pre-experimental design with purposive sampling technique and 16 respondents as the sample. The measuring instrument used glucometers to measure blood glucose levels and analyzed with Paired T Test. Based on the results, the entire blood glucose levels before the intervention above 200 mg /dl. After having Self Instructional Training Intervention, the average blood glucose level was 35.75 mg /dl. The highest blood glucose levels was in the post test as 253 mg /dl and the lowest was 197 mg /dl. Based on Paired T Test analysis obtained Self Instructional Training interventions could reduce blood glucose levels of patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type II (p value = 0.000). Diabetes Mellitus patients were expected to be able to apply the SIT method to perform self-care so that the patient’s blood glucose levels can be controlled. Patient could do this methods at home and should be supported by their family and health professionals to treat the diseases.

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Nian Afrian Nuari

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Nian Afrian Nuari (2017). Self Instructional Training Methods to Reduce Blood Glucose Levels Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Ners and Midwifery (Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan), 4(1), 6-11. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-233737