Muda, S. M, 2019.

Relationship of Fasting Blood Glucose (GDP) with ​Diabetic

Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
in Kendalsari Health Center, Lowokwaru District, Malang. (Main
adviser: Swaidatul Masluhiya AF, S.Sc., M.Ked.Trop. Counselor: Neni
Maemunah, S.Kep., M.MRS)

ABSTRACT

Uncontrolled blood glucose levels can trigger complications. A

complication that is often found in people with diabetes mellitus is ​peripheral
neuropathy​. This study aims to determine the relationship of GDP levels with
DPN in DM patients. The study design uses ​cross sectional​. The population used
was all people with DM in Kendalsari Health Center, Lowokwaru District,
Malang City with a sample size of 57 respondents. Samples were taken by ​simple
random sampling technique​. Data on GDP levels were collected using medical
record data and DPN data were collected using monofilament. Data were analyzed
usingtest ​Chi square with α = 0.05. The results showed that almost all respondents
had a GDP level of ≥126 mg / dL (80.7%) and most respondents experienced
DPN in the right foot with a decreased sensation category (61.4%) and most
respondents did not experience ​DPN in the left foot ( normal) (63.2%). Statistical
test results showed that there was a significant relationship between the level of
GDP and DPN in the right foot of DM patients in Kendalsari Public Health
Center, Lowokwaru District, Malang City (p = 0,000; OR = 28.3) and there was a
significant relationship between GDP levels and DPN on the left leg of DM
patients in DM Kendalsari Health Center, Lowokwaru District, Malang City (p =
0.041; OR = 7.7). It is very important for DM sufferers to control GDP levels so
that DPN does not occur.

Keywords: ​diabetic peripheral neuropathy;​ fasting blood glucose levels; diabetes

mellitus