Early education on diabetes mellitus for the community

Lamria Situmeang (Poltekkes Kemenkes Jayapura, Indonesia)
Muh Yunus (Institut Teknologi dan Kesehatan Tritunas Nasional, Indonesia)
Mery Kana (Akademi Keperawatan Konawe, Indonesia)
Moh Malikul Mulki (Universitas Widya Nusantara, Indonesia)
Rasi Rahagia (Institut Kesehatan dan Bisnis Surabaya, Indoensia)

Abdimas Polsaka: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol 3 No 2 (2024): Abdimas Polsaka: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is increasing around the world, including in Indonesia. Early introduction and education about diabetes mellitus are critical to raising public awareness and understanding of this disease and how to prevent and manage it. This community service program aims to provide education about diabetes mellitus to the community, with a focus on symptom recognition, risk factors, prevention, and disease management. The methods used include counseling, workshops, and the distribution of educational materials. The results of this program are expected to increase public knowledge and awareness about diabetes mellitus so that they can take preventive steps and improve the quality of life of people with diabetes. This educational program is expected to contribute to reducing the incidence of diabetes mellitus and enhancing the community's quality of life