Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA (JPPIPA)
Vol 12 No 1 (2026)

Education on Physical Activity Patterns and Healthy Diets to Manage Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Iis Fatimawati (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Surabaya)
Hanum Maulina (Hang Tuah Surabaya College of Health Sciences)
Diyah Arini (Hang Tuah Surabaya College of Health Sciences)
Dwi Ernawati (Hang Tuah Surabaya College of Health Sciences)
Astrida Budiarti (Hang Tuah Surabaya College of Health Sciences)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study analyzed the relationship between physical activity, diet, and blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus at the Tambak Wedi Baru Community Health Center, Surabaya, from February to May 2025. The study design used was a correlational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 72 respondents aged 20 to 71 years, who were selected randomly. Univariate analysis focused on a single variable through descriptive statistics, presenting data as numbers, ratios, percentages, or prevalence. Bivariate analysis examined the relationship between two variables using non-parametric statistics, such as the Spearman test, to explore associations between diet, physical activity, and blood sugar levels. Findings revealed significant relationships between physical activity and diet and blood sugar levels (ρ = 0.007; ρ = 0.000). Good physical activity (>1500 MET-min) was associated with normal blood sugar levels, while low physical activity (<600 MET-min) was associated with abnormal blood sugar levels. On the other hand, poor diet (<650 calories) also contributed to high blood sugar levels. This study highlights the importance of multidisciplinary interventions to increase physical activity and healthy eating patterns for the effective management of diabetes mellitus.

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Journal Info

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jppipa

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Education Materials Science & Nanotechnology Physics

Description

Science Educational Research Journal is international open access, published by Science Master Program of Science Education Graduate Program University of Mataram, contains scientific articles both in the form of research results and literature review that includes science, technology and teaching ...