Description the Attitude of Pre-Diabetes Prevention and its Complications in Bangsal District of Kediri

Abstract

Pre-diabetes is the beginning of diabetes. Pre-diabetes is not yet included in diabetes but can become Diabetes Mellitus. Pre-diabetes is characterized by fasting blood sugar levels of 100-125 mg/dl and blood sugar 2 hours after eating 140-199 mg/dl. The pre-diabetes condition can naturally develop diabetes but can be prevented. Therefore, it is very important to know the attitude in preventing pre-diabetes and its complications so that behaviors that lead to healthy life can be achieved. The objective of this study was to determine the characteristics of pre-diabetes and describe the attitude of pre-diabetes prevention and its complications in Bangsal District of Kediri. The design used in this study was descriptive. The study population was all who were at risk of pre-diabetes in Bangsal District of Kediri. The samples were 30 respondents taken with quota sampling technique according to the inclusion criteria. The research variable was description of the attitude of prediabetes prevention in Bangsal District of Kediri. Data analysis was presented in the frequency distribution table. The results showed that the attitude of pre-diabetes prevention and its complications were mostly sufficient as many as 18 respondents (60%) and less than half were good as many as 12 respondents (40%). Based on the results it can be concluded that the attitude of prevention of prediabetes and its complications in Bangsal District of Kediri was sufficient so that there was necessary to increase attitudes that lead to increase in health status.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pre-diabetic older people regarding pre-diabetes

“…Pre-diabetes has the potential to progress to diabetes, but it can also be prevented. Hence, it is crucial to understand the attitude towards preventing pre-diabetes and its associated complications, as this knowledge can pave the way for adopting behaviors that promote a healthy lifestyle [ 17 ].…”