Diabetes Mellitus Surveillance Data in South Konawe Regency

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition that happens when the body cannot produce enough insulin or the insulin produced cannot be used. Diabetes Mellitus is diagnosed by observing elevated levels of glucose in blood. Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus continues to increase in Indonesia. It can be said that Diabetes Mellitus is a global health problem or disease in society. This study used various data from Indonesian Government Agencies. Diabetes Mellitus cases data was obtained from the South Konawe Regency Health Office in the period from 2018 to 2020. The conclusion was that the majority of Diabetes Mellitus cases in South Konawe Regency tend to increase from year to year. Diabetes Mellitus cases in South Konawe Regency tend to increase every month and reach the peak in May and September. The majority of people with Diabetes Mellitus in South Konawe Regency are in the age range > 45 years old. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, South Konawe Regency, Indonesia