PENATALAKSANAAN SENAM DIABETES DALAM MENURUNKAN KADAR GULA DARAH PADA LANSIA DENGAN DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2 DI PANTI SOSIAL HARAPAN KITA PALEMBANG TAHUN 2021

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia). One of the management of diabetes exercise. Diabetes Gymnastics is a physical exercise as an effort to prevent and control Diabetes Mellitus, that directly physical or physical exercise can cause a decrease in Blood Sugar Levels. Blood sugar levels are sugar levels in the blood formed from carbohydrates in food that are stored as glycogen in the liver and skeletal muscles. The purpose of this scientific paper is to find out an overview of the management of diabetes exercise in lowering blood sugar levels. The research design is descriptive with a case study approach. Management of Diabetes Mellitus Gymnastics in Lowering Blood Sugar Levels in the Elderly with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the Harapan Kita Social Institution, Palembang 2021, starting on July 22 to July 24, 2021. The subjects in this study were 2 patients suffering from Diabetes Mellitus with Hyperglycemia. . The plan given for the Management of Diabetes Gymnastics in Lowering Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetic Elderly. Data collection instruments, namely, chairs with backrests, blood sugar checkers, newspapers, sphygmanometers, watches with seconds, cellphones to play music during exercise, and gerontic nursing care formats. The study was obtained when conducting an assessment of the two elderly, namely Mr. "L" and Mr. "I" who experienced tired and lethargic bodies, felt dry lips, often felt hungry, and often urinated at night. Then obtained 3 nursing diagnoses, namely, blood sugar instability associated with insulin resistance, weight risk associated with excess sugar consumption, and activity intolerance related to weakness. After doing diabetes exercise for 3 days both elderly experienced a decrease in blood sugar levels. Nursing intervention was successful.