ADVANCED BLOOD SUGAR EXAMINATION FOR ELDERLY GROUPS AT THE CITRA LESTARI MIDWIFE PRACTICE, BOJONGGEDE DISTRICT, BOGOR REGENCY

Abstract

Age is a risk factor for Diabetes that cannot be avoided, older age has a greater risk for developing Diabetes. The impact of Diabetes does not only affect the quality of life of the elderly in general, but also their families and countries economically. In the community service activities previously carried out at the Citra Lestari Midwife Practice, Bojonggede District, Bogor Regency, the average blood glucose level of elderly participants was included in the Prediabetes category. This means that it has exceeded the normal average but has not met the criteria for Diabetes. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the biggest challenge faced by the elderly was reduced physical activity which increased the risk of developing Prediabetes to Diabetes, and limited access to health facilities to have their blood sugar levels checked regularly. Gunadarma University Midwifery Study Program in collaboration with the Citra Lestari Midwife Practice helps the surrounding elderly to be able to keep their blood sugar levels checked regularly. The results showed a decrease in blood glucose levels from the previous examination 144 mg / dl to 119 mg / dl at this examination. Providing health information regarding a balanced diet, paying attention to sugar intake, and maintaining physical activity and doing health exercises for Diabetes, is proven to be able to control glucose levels in the elderly group.