The Relationship of Dietary Habits with the Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus Disease at the Cimalaka Community Health Centers in 2023

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with multiple etiologies characterized by high blood sugar levels accompanied by metabolic disorders of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins as a result of insulin function insufficiency. The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus is influenced by several risk factors for Diabetes consisting of modifiable factors and non-modifiable factors of age and heredity. This study aims to determine relationship of dietary habits with the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus at the Cimalaka Health Center in 2023. The method used in this study is the Cross-Sectional research method. The sampling technique is the total population with a total of 75 respondents. Data analysis using Univariate and Bivariate analysis was performed using the chi- square test. From the results of this study that there is a significant relationship of diet (p value = 0.000) with the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus at the Cimalaka Health Center. the conclusion of this study is that there is a relationship between descent, diet, and there is no relationship between age and the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus. It is recommended that the Cimalaka Health Center conduct counseling about Diabetes Mellitus and increase counseling or guidance to the community about risk factors for Diabetes Mellitus.