Diabetic Gymnastics can Reduces The Risk of Diabetic Ulcers in Patient with Type 2 Diabetic

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus occurs due to impaired insulin secretion, insulin work and both are called a group of metabolic diseases. Diabetic gymnastics is a relaxation gymnastic that focuses on the rhythmic motion of muscles, vasculars, joints and nerves. Diabetic ulcers are wounds that open up the skin layer and get to the dermis area.

Objectives: to determine the effect of diabetic gymnastics exercises on the risk of diabetic ulcers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: Design in this study using pre experimental using the design of One group pre-post test design. This study sampled as many as 20 respondents using total sampling techniques. The instruments used are observation sheets and  in low's 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen Screening Tool. Using Shapiro-Wilk static test.

Results: before the action that experienced the risk of diabetic foot ulcers the most moderate category is 18 respondents (90%), and after the action of the most low category is 18 respondents (90%). Statistic test result obtained p-value value 0.000 < α (0.05).

Conclusion: there is an effect of diabetic gymnastics exercises on the risk of diabetic ulcers in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.