THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-MANAGEMENT AND BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS OF PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN PLUMBON CIREBON PARTNER HOSPITAL

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that requires long-term
management, one of which is through good self-management. Irregularity in selfmanagement practices can lead to increased blood glucose levels and the risk of
complications.
Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between self-management
and blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Mitra Plumbon
Hospital, Cirebon.
Methods: This study is a quantitative study using a cross sectional correlation
method design. The population was 78 respondents. The sample was 42
respondents. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. Data were
collected through the Diabetes Self Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) and the
results of blood sugar level checks. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank
Test.
Results:The results showed 54.8% of respondents had good self-management and
66.7% of respondents who had blood sugar levels in the normal category.
The results of the Spearman Rank Rank statistical test show that there is a
significant relationship between self-management and blood sugar levels of Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus patients at Mitra Plumbon Cirebon Hospital with a p-value of
0.000 (<0.005) with a large relationship r = 0.598 which is included in the
moderate category with a significant positive or unidirectional correlation
direction, where the better the patient's self-management, the blood sugar levels
tend to be more under control.
Recommendation: This study recommends improving structured continuing
education strategies for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, including the use of
digital media and family involvement in self-management interventions.
Keywords: Self-Management, Blood Sugar Levels, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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