Pengaruh Senam Kaki terhadap Penurunan Skor Neuropati dan Kadar Gula Darah pada Pasien DM Tipe 2 di Persadia RS. TK. II. Dustira Cimahi

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of foot exercises on decreasing neuropathy scores and blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study used a quasi-experimental design with the Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design approach. The sample in this study consisting of intervention group (n=16) and the control group (n=16). Measurement of neuropathy using Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI). The statistical test used was the Wilcoxon test, t-dependent test, Mann-Withney test. The results of the study in the intervention group had a significant decrease in neuropathy scores and blood sugar levels (p=0.001). Whereas in the control group there was no significant decrease in neuropathy scores (p=0.069) and blood sugar levels (p=0.184). Based on the Mann-Withney test results showed that there were significant differences in neuropathy scores and blood sugar levels between the intervention group and the control group (p=0.003; p=0.042).The conclusion of this study is that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are given foot gymnastic action have decreased neuropathy scores and blood sugar levels.  Keywords : Foot Exercise, Neuropathy Score, Blood Sugar Level, Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI), Type 2 DM