THE EFFECT OF BRISK WALKING EXERCISE THERAPY ON BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS OF PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels above normal limits. High blood glucose levels, if uncontrolled, can cause serious complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, and blindness. This study aims to determine the effect of brisk walking exercise therapy on blood glucose levels of patients with diabetes mellitus in the working area of the garuda health center. Methods: This study is a quantitative study with a quasy experimental design with a pre-test and post-test without control design. The study was conducted in February with the intervention given brisk walking exercise therapy to 36 respondents. The number of respondents was selected using purposive sampling technique in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instruments used in this study were SOP, glucometer (Easy Touch) and observation sheet. The analysis used in this study is univariate and bivariate using paired test statistical analysis. Results: The results showed that the average pre-test blood glucose level was 247.39mg/dl and post-test 196.58mg/dl. Conclusion: Statistical tests found that the p-value of 0.000 (<0.05) means that Ho is rejected, thus there is a difference in the average blood glucose levels before and after brisk walking exercise therapy. Recommendations for brisk walking exercise as a physical activity exercise that can be done independently for people with diabetes mellitus.