EDUKASI DIET DIABETES DAN SENAM KAKI PADA LANSIA SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN DIABETES MELITUS

Abstract

This community service activity aimed to improve knowledge about diabetes mellitus management through diet education and foot exercises for the elderly in Ngasem Village, Karanganyar. The activity involved 22 participants and was conducted using educational methods through counseling and demonstrations. The effectiveness of the program was measured using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The results showed a significant increase in participants' knowledge, with the average pre-test score of 41.68 increasing to 54.89 in the post-test. Before the intervention, 50% of participants had insufficient knowledge about diabetes management, while after the intervention, 81.81% of participants demonstrated good understanding. The educational methods used were proven effective in increasing community awareness about healthy lifestyle habits and diabetes prevention. This activity emphasizes the importance of proper diet and foot exercises in preventing diabetic complications, particularly diabetic foot ulcers. The success of this program highlights the significance of sustainable health education and community involvement in disseminating accurate health information.