Characteristics of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients in the Elderly in the Work Area of Public health center Harapan Raya Pekanbaru

Karakteristik Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Tipe II pada Lansia di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Harapan Raya Pekanbaru

Abstract

Introduction: Specific challenges in the health sector continue to increase as seen from the emergence of increasing degenerative problems and non-communicable diseases in the elderly, one of which is Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that is still a major problem in Indonesia.

Objectives:  To determine the characteristics of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients in the Elderly in the Work Area of Public Health Center Harapan Raya Pekanbaru.

Methods: A descriptive quantitative study with cross-sectional approach

Results:  The results of the research conducted using univariate analysis showed that the majority of ages 45-65 were at risk of suffering from Diabetes Mellitus Type II, namely 21 people (70%), the majority of men were at risk of suffering from Type II Diabetes Mellitus, namely 22 people (73.3) and The majority of respondents' education is high, namely 23 people (76.7%). Suggestion It is hoped that health workers will provide information to the public regarding the prevention and treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly.

Conclusion:  The majority of respondents 'ages are at risk, the majority of respondents are male and the majority of respondents' education is high.