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Upaya Preventif Lansia pada Penyakit Diabetes Melitus Uchira Uchira; Jamila Kasim; Rasdin Rasdin
Dinamika Sosial : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Transformasi Kesejahteraan Vol. 1 No. 4 (2024): Desember : Dinamika Sosial : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Transformasi Kese
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/dinsos.v1i4.1219

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Elderly people have a high risk of suffering from degenerative diseases, one of which is metabolic disorders. This is more widely recognized by the elderly when they are already in severe condition and with complications so that it has an impact on various aspects including increasing morbidity and mortality rates, as well as decreasing quality of life of the elderly and decreasing ability of the elderly to carry out daily activities. Metabolic disorders are caused by increased blood glucose levels in the body known as Diabetes Mellitus (DM) which is one of the health problems of the ten diseases that cause death and disability globally. The implementation of community service activities for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus through several stages, namely the survey and field observation stages and counseling for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus counseling is carried out for approximately 90 minutes, as well as evaluations in the form of pre-tests and post-tests. The provision of education was carried out on Wednesday, November 14, 2024 at the Antara Health Center, the number of participants was 32 people. Based on the results of the knowledge of the elderly before and after the counseling for Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus, it was found that 15 elderly people had sufficient knowledge and 17 elderly people had insufficient knowledge. After conducting counseling on Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus, the results obtained were a sufficient increase of 30 and less than 2 elderly. This means that community service on Preventive Efforts for the Elderly in Diabetes Mellitus is very effective in the elderly in order to prevent an increase in glucose levels. Counseling on preventive efforts for the elderly in diabetes regarding these degenerative diseases is very necessary so that the elderly maintain their health better. The elderly are expected to be able to understand about efforts to prevent and treat degenerative diseases in the elderly with diabetes. Hopefully this community service can be a reference for researchers and further community service, as well as the community.
Optimalisasi Self-Care Lansia dengan Diabetes Melitus melalui Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Berbasis Komunitas di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Cendrawasi Kota Makassar Uchira Uchira; Rasdin Rasdin; Harbaeni Harbaeni
Inovasi Sosial : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): Agustus : Inovasi Sosial : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62951/inovasisosial.v3i3.3538

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that requires sustainable self-management to prevent complications and improve quality of life, particularly among the elderly. Limited knowledge and self-care skills remain obstacles to effective Diabetes Mellitus control at the community level. This community service activity aimed to improve the self-care abilities of elderly people with Diabetes Mellitus through a community-based Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program in the working area of Cendrawasi Health Center, Makassar City. The activity was conducted on April 20, 2026, involving 32 elderly participants with Diabetes Mellitus. The implementation adopted a Community Based Health Education Program approach through stages, including problem identification, activity planning, health education, interactive discussions, skill demonstrations, independent diabetes management practices, and assistance in developing self-care plans. Evaluation was conducted by comparing participants’ self-care abilities before and after the education program, covering dietary regulation, physical activity, blood sugar monitoring, medication adherence, and diabetic foot care. The results showed an improvement in the self-care abilities of elderly participants following the DSME intervention. The average self-care ability increased from 51.9% before education to 81.9% after education, representing an increase of 30.0%. The greatest improvement occurred in blood sugar monitoring and diabetic foot care, each increasing by 37.5%. These findings indicate that community-based DSME can improve the knowledge, skills, and independence of elderly people in managing Diabetes Mellitus. Therefore, this program is recommended as a promotive and preventive strategy involving health workers, health cadres, families, and the community through continuous education, monitoring, and support to strengthen sustainable diabetes self-management practices.