PENERAPAN SENAM KAKI DALAM PEMENUHAN KEBUTUHAN AKTIVITAS FISIK PADA KELUARGA DENGAN SALAH SATU ANGGOTA PENYANDANG DIABETES MELITUS DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS GODEAN 1

2023-06-07

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Background: Diabetes Melitu (DM) is a disease whose cases are still increasing due to lack of control. For people with DM, family involvement in disease control is necessary because it takes a long time, even a lifetime, for treatment not only to be implemented in health care facilities, but also to continue in home care settings. Physical activity is an important pillar of DM control to minimize the occurrence of complications, including through foot exercises. Objective: Gain real experience of implementing foot exercises to meet physical activity needs in two cases of a family with one member with diabetes mellitus in the Godean 1 Public Health Center work area. Method: Case study with nursing process approach, conducted from 20 February 2023 – 4 March 2023. Results: Based on the results of evaluation after five consecutive days of 20-minute foot exercises performed with a newspaper, both clients’ complaints of tingling and numbness decreased, followed by a drop in blood sugar levels. Conclusion: The use of foot exercises may help meet the physical activity needs of people with DM, reduce symptoms such as tingling and numbness in the feet, and lower blood sugar levels. Keywords: foot exercise, physical activity, family, diabetes mellitus