THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND MOTIVATION IN CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES SUFFERERS IN THE WORK AREA TAMBANG PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER 2023

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The high prevalence rate of type II DM sufferers every year is a major problem that needs special attention. The most common diabetes sufferers found in society are type II DM sufferers. Positive family support can increase the patient's motivation to comply with dietary patterns and control blood sugar levels. This study aims to analyze the relationship between family support and motivation in controlling blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes sufferers in the work area of the public health center mine. This type of research is quantitative research with a cross-sectional design. The research was carried out on 13 May - 20 September 2023 with a sample size of 30 respondents, the sampling technique used was total  sampling. The data collection tool used was a questionnaire, with univariate and bivariate analysis and the chi-square test. The results of the univariate analysis were obtained from 30 respondents, there were 17 respondents (56.7%) who did not have family support, and 19 respondents (63.3%) who had low motivation in controlling blood sugar levels. The results of the Chi-Square test showed that there was a relationship between family support and motivation in controlling blood sugar levels in diabetes sufferers, with a p-value = 0.000 (p≤0.05), and OR (53.3333). There is a significant relationship between relationship between family support and motivation in controlling blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes sufferers in the work area of the public health center mine. The results of this research hope that respondents will be able to think more positively, be able to regulate their diet, carry out routine activities, take recommended medication, and routinely monitor blood sugar through support or motivation obtained from the family.