Penyuluhan Memberikan pelatihan senam kaki pada pasien DM di PKM Tarogong Kecamatan Tarogong Kidul Kabupaten Garut

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that can be called the silent killer. Facts show that only about 50%
of those diagnosed and realized they have diabetes. Sports activities such as diabetes foot
exercise are one of the pillars of diabetes mellitus management. The method used in the activity
is to carry out counseling using slides with material related to counseling and provide foot exercise
training for DM patients, delivery of material, health checks, and questions and answers to provide
opportunities for participants to ask certain things that are considered not yet clear and to evaluate
participants' understanding of the material provided. This activity was attended by 20 participants
who indicated diabetes mellitus. The results obtained from this activity by carrying out routine foot
exercise training with a duration of 1 (one) week 3 (three) and maintaining a diet for people with
diabetes mellitus can maintain normal sugar levels in the body so that it can be concluded that
thereis an increase in knowledge and skills of people with Diabetes Mellitus. in preventing diabetic
ulcers on the feet so that they can independently carry out foot exercises without any help from
others.