Peningkatkan Pengetahuan Tentang Diabetes Mellitus Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pemeriksaan Gula Darah Sewaktu di SMA Toroh 1
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Kata kunci: diabetes mellitus, gula darah sewaktu, penyuluhan kesehatan
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Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health threat with a growing prevalence, creating a significant burden for individuals, families and health systems. This increase in DM cases has been attributed to unhealthy lifestyles and diets as well as obesity, which now also affects children and adolescents, although genetic factors also play a role. The habit of eating processed foods high in sugar and low in nutrients, such as fried meatballs and fried foods, coupled with a lack of physical activity, exacerbates the risk. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention integrating health counseling and blood glucose testing in improving Toroh 1 high school students' knowledge of diabetes mellitus. Method: The service method in this activity is health counseling, with the supporting media used is leaflets, activities followed by checking blood sugar levels using easy touch. The service was carried out in several stages, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. Result: Teenagers showed a good understanding of diabetes mellitus alert. This can be seen from the discussion and question and answer session, where adolescents actively ask questions when two-way communication is carried out by servants and adolescents. The examination results showed 90% of adolescents had normal blood sugar levels. Conclusion: The result of the implementation of the free health check at SMAN 1 Toroh is that 90% of the students of SMAN 1 Toroh have normal blood sugar levels.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, blood glucose levels, health counseling
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Hafidzah, Sarah; Wardani, Ratih Sari; Chakim, Irfanul, "Peningkatkan Pengetahuan Tentang Diabetes Mellitus Melalui Penyuluhan dan Pemeriksaan Gula Darah Sewaktu di SMA Toroh 1," Jurnal Inovasi dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia, vol. 4, no. 3, Jul. 2025.