Correlation body mass index, blood glucose level and adherence diet in type 2diabetes
Shanty Chloranyta, Hasmi

Program Studi Akademi Keperawatan, Stikes Panca Bhakti Bandar Lampung, Jl.ZA Pagar Alam No 14. Gedong Meneng Bandar Lampung 35141
Rumah Sakit H.M. Djafar Harun Sulawesi Tenggara

Abstract

Diet adherence in diabetes is an important part in increasing good glycemic control. Body mass index and blood glucose levels are factors that contribute to diet compliance in diabetic patients. This study aims to analyze the correlation between physiological adaptation and diet adherence in type 2 diabetes. The cross sectional study design with 100 respondents with type 2 diabetes with consecutive sampling technique. The study was conducted at H.M. Hospital Djafar Harun Southeast Sulawesi. When the research was conducted in January 2019. The instrument used was the Perceived Dietary Adherence Quuestionnaire (PDAQ). The test used to assess the correlation used the chi square test. The test results showed no significant relationship between body mass index with diet adherence (p = 0.293), and there was a significant relationship between blood glucose levels and diet adherence (p = 0.020). Diet adherence can be influenced by blood glucose levels. Efforts can be made to improve diet adherence to diabetes through promotion of dietary guidelines, healthy food choices, and consumer health, as well as changes to a healthy lifestyle

Keywords: blood glucose level, body mass indeks, diet adherence, type 2 diabetes

Topic: Medical and Surgical Nursing