Education on Early Detection of Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Since Adolescence, Harapan Mulia Orphanage, Purwokerto

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin or when the body cannot use the insulin produced effectively. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Purpose: To provide health education about diabetes mellitus for adolescents. Methods: This community service project includes obtaining permits, distributing materials, and now permits. After the program is completed, the participants' community service projects will be evaluated. Ledug Village Hall, Kembaran, Banyumas will be the venue for this health education program on July 16, 2023. Health education methods can be presented through lectures, conversations, demonstrations, and re-demonstrations using handouts, PowerPoint presentations, notebooks, LCDs, projectors, pointers, and speakers. Results: A total of 60 elderly people, consisting of men and women, were involved in various community activities. The mean age of the subjects was 69.2 + 4.23, with a minimum age of 61 years and a maximum age of 81 years. The proportion of women was 53.3%, while men were 46.7%. The educational background of the respondents consisted of 8.4% elementary school, followed by college at 6.7%, high school at 43.3%, and junior high school at 41.7%. The participants demonstrated the practice of reducing active and passive smoking during the public test. t. Conclusion: By providing health education to the community, their knowledge has increased. This community service activity can have an impact on improving the health status of the community