<![CDATA[Background: Diabetes mellitus, or ‘sugar diabetes’, is a chronic, lifelong condition. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is caused by genetic factors, insulin resistance, and environmental factors such as obesity, an unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, stress and ageing. Therefore, the purpose of this community service activity is to provide physiotherapy counselling in cases of Type II Diabetes Mellitus through physical exercise programs for the elderly at the Elderly Posyandu in Colomadu District. Methods: This community service activity applied an educational and exercise training approach for elderly Posyandu cadres in Colomadu District, Karanganyar Regency, from April to October 2025. The program included health education on Type II Diabetes Mellitus and diabetes exercise training consisting of warm-up, core, and cool-down sessions. Evaluation was conducted through observation of participants’ understanding and exercise performance. Results: The community service project demonstrated a clear transition in participant outcomes. While the initial assessment showed a low level, post-intervention results showed improved knowledge and practical skills among posyandu cadres regarding diabetes prevention through physical activity, with correct performance of diabetes exercise increasing from 21.4% (3/14 cadres) before training to 92.9% (13/14 cadres) after training. Conclusion: Diabetes exercise education improved participants’ knowledge and skills in performing appropriate physical activity for managing Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Regular exercise may help control blood glucose levels and improve physical fitness among elderly individuals.]]>
