THE APPLICATION OF FOOT EXERCISE TO ENHANCE PERIPHERAL PERFUSION AMONG DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN THE KENANGA I ROOM OF RSUD ARIFIN ACHMAD, RIAU PROVINCE

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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that can lead to peripheral perfusion complications due to damage to blood vessels and nerves. Peripheral perfusion disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus can cause decreased blood flow to the extremities, pain, tingling, slow-healing wounds, and even amputation. One non-pharmacological intervention to address peripheral perfusion is diabetic foot exercises. This study aims to determine the effect of foot exercises on improving peripheral perfusion in patients with diabetes mellitus in the Kenanga I Room Arifin Achmad, Riau Province. The method used is a case study with two patients with diabetes mellitus with peripheral perfusion disorders who were given foot exercises for six days with a duration of 15 minutes. Blood pressure measurements were taken before and after the intervention. The results showed a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improvements in signs of peripheral perfusion such as peripheral pulses, skin turgor, skin color, and Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) values ​​after diabetic foot exercises. The conclusion of this study is to help improve peripheral perfusion, provide a simple, inexpensive, and safe alternative therapy, increase patient knowledge about the importance of foot care and prevent microvascular complications.