<![CDATA[Abstrak: Prevalensi diabetes melitus tipe II terjadi peningkatan yang didominasi lanjut usia dengan pengetahuan gizi secara umum masih rendah. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader Posbindu melalui edukasi berbasis media Piring T Diabetes. Metode yang digunakan meliputi sosialisasi, penyuluhan, dan pelatihan kepada 30 kader Posbindu di Jakarta. Evaluasi dilakukan melalui pre-test dan post-test sebanyak 10 pertanyaan serta observasi selama seminggu untuk melihat keterampilan kader dalam menjelaskan kembali materi. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan skor pengetahuan dari rata-rata 77,6 menjadi 86,4. Selain itu, sekitar 80% peserta mampu memahami dan mengaplikasikan konsep porsi makan seimbang menggunakan Piring T dengan cara mengirimkan dokumentasi makanan selama proses edukasi dan pengabdian masyarakat. Oleh karena itu, pengabdian masyarakat ini meningkatkan kemampuan kader dalam edukasi gizi secara mandiri dan berpotensi meningkatkan kualitas layanan Posbindu sehingga mencegah masalah diabates tipe 2.Abstract: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus has increased, particularly among the elderly population, whose general nutrition knowledge remains limited. This community service program aimed to improve the knowledge and skills of Posbindu cadres through education using the Diabetes Plate (Piring T) media. The methods included socialization, counseling, and training involving 30 Posbindu cadres in Jakarta. Evaluation was conducted using a 10-item pre-test and post-test assessments, as well as observation of cadres’ ability to re-explain the material. The results demonstrated an increase in the mean knowledge score from 77.6 to 86.4 (an improvement of 10.8 points or approximately 13.9%). In addition, around 80% of participants were able to understand and apply balanced meal portion concepts using the Diabetes Plate, as evidenced by food documentation submitted during the program. Therefore, this community service program enhanced cadres’ capacity to independently deliver nutrition education and has the potential to improve the quality of Posbindu services, contributing to the prevention of type 2 diabetes.]]>
