ANALYSIS OF NURSING CARE IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS THROUGH DIABETIC FOOT EXERCISE INTERVENTION FOR BLOOD CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT IN TERATAI ROOM, IHC RSU WONOLANGAN PROBOLINGGO

Putra, Kusuma Wijaya Ridi
Choirunnisak, Dilla Riksa
Fiddaroini, Fakhrun Nisa’
Puspita, Enny

Literasi Kesehatan Husada: Jurnal Informasi Ilmu Kesehatan
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Background: Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disease, can lead to serious complications, including impaired blood circulation in the extremities, termed diabetic foot, leading to peripheral neuropathy and poor perfusion. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of diabetic foot exercise on improving blood circulation among diabetic patients. Design: This case study utilized a descriptive method on two diabetic patients in Teratai Room, RSU Wonolangan Probolinggo. Foot exercise intervention was implemented three times weekly for 15–20 minutes. Results: Both patients showed improvement in peripheral blood circulation, indicated by Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) scores within the mild obstruction range after consistent foot exercise. Conclusion: Regular diabetic foot exercises may enhance blood circulation and prevent complications among diabetes mellitus patients.