HUBUNGAN ASUPAN SERAT DENGAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH PENDERITA DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2 DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS LUBUK BUAYA KOTA PADANG TAHUN 2023

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by blood glucose levels that exceed normal. In general, DM sufferers consume low fiber. This is due to the consumption of foodstuffs such as vegetables and fruit is less varied and the frequency is rare. Fiber can control blood glucose levels. The higher the fiber consumption, the lower the blood glucose level. This study aims to determine the relationship between fiber intake and blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the working area of ​​Lubuk Buaya Health Center, Padang City in 2023.This research is a descriptive study with a sample of 56 people with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the working area of ​​the Lubuk Buaya Health Center, which was conducted from April to May 2023. The data collected, namely fiber intake, was obtained through direct interviews using the SQ-FFQ and data on blood glucose levels. examined in the laboratory of the Lubuk Buaya Health Center. Data were analyzed statistically using the Pearson Correlation test. The results showed that 55.4% had uncontrolled blood glucose levels, 76.8% of respondents consumed less total fiber intake, and 89.3% consumed less water-soluble fiber. The results of the analysis between fiber intake and blood glucose levels obtained r -0.35 and p = 0.008 which means that there is a significant relationship between fiber intake and blood glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus.