<![CDATA[Background: Type II diabetes mellitus is a disorder of glucose metabolism disease in which the body fails to control the glucose that enters from food, so blood sugar levels become high. One of the factors causing type II diabetes mellitus is the habit of consuming foods with a high glycemic index.Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and high glycemic index food consumption with the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus. Methods: The design in this study is cross-sectional. Using Non-Probability Sampling, as many as 50 samples with sample criteria aged 30-65 years. The research variables were knowledge and consumption of high glycemic index food and the incidence of type-II diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted at Mutiara Health Center, Pidie Regency, from January to February 2021. Data analysis used the chi-square test. Results: The results showed that most of the samples suffering from diabetes mellitus had good knowledge (62,0%). Consuming high glycemic index food frequently (40.0%). The incidence of type II diabetes mellitus (is 56,0%). There is a significant relationship between the level of knowledge of the sample with the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus (p= 0,023; OR= 5,192). There is a significant relationship between high glycemic index food consumption and the incidence of type II diabetes mellitus (p= 0,003). There is a significant relationship between knowledge and consumption of high glycemic index food (p= 0,031). Conclusion: Knowledge about nutrition and food consumption containing glycemic index is associated with the incidence of type-II diabetes mellitus. It is necessary to improve education and provide nutrition education to the public regarding the consumption of high glycemic index foods. ]]>
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