FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE ELDERLY AT PUSKESMAS BINANGUN CILACAP REGENCY

Abstract

Background, Diabetes Mellitus is a health problem that often occurs in people around the world because of its increasing incidence rate. The IDF (International Diabetes Federation) stated that in 2019, as many as 63 million people aged 20-79 years had diabetes worldwide, representing a prevalence of 9.3% of the total population of that age group. In the elderly group (65-79 years) it is estimated that the prevalence of diabetes will increase to 19.9%. The majority of diabetes mellitus (DM) occurs in the elderly group. Because the elderly body has experienced changes in tolerance to glucose. DM can appear when the age of >40 years because it is influenced by people's lifestyles both from physical activity to diet. Entering the elderly, diabetes occurs due to insulin resistance, lack of muscle mass and the appearance of changes in blood vessels, obesity, lack of physical activity, irregular diet, regular intake of drugs and genetic factors. Purpose: the  purpose of this study is to determine the factors associated with the incidence of diabetes mellitus in the elderly at the Binangun Health Center, Cilacap Regency. Method: the  type of research used is quantitative research using  explanatory research, the sample used is the entire population in the place of study, which is as many as 55 respondents. Results: based on analysis that has been carried out using  the chi square  test, physical activity results related to diabetes mellitus in the elderly with  a p value  of 0.010. Diet is associated with diabetes mellitus in the elderly with a p value of 0.026. The level of stress associated with diabetes mellitus in the elderly with a p value of  0.000. And obesity is associated with diabetes mellitus in the elderly with a p value of 0.005. Conclusion: factors  that can affect the incidence of diabetes mellitus in the elderly include factors of physical activity, diet, stress levels, and obesity.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Physical Activity, Diet, Stress Levels, Obesity