The Relationship between Diet Compliance and Blood Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients in the Alamanda Ward of Cilincing Regional Hospital

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that requires continuous management, one of which is through dietary compliance to control blood glucose levels and prevent complications. However, dietary non-compliance is still common in patients so that it can affect blood glucose control. Therefore, it is important to know the relationship between dietary compliance and blood glucose levels in type 2 DM patients. Method: This study used a quantitative method with an analytical observational design and a cross-sectional approach. The study was conducted on type 2 DM patients in the Alamanda Room of Cilincing Regional Hospital with a sample of 113 respondents selected using a total sampling technique. Dietary compliance data were collected using a structured questionnaire, while blood glucose level data were obtained from patient medical records. Data analysis was carried out univariately to describe the characteristics of respondents and bivariate using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of p < 0.05. The magnitude of the probability of the relationship was analyzed using the Odds Ratio (OR). Results: The majority of respondents were in early adulthood (62.8%), female (64.6%), had an elementary school education (42.5%), were non-compliant with their diet (82.3%), and had uncontrolled blood glucose levels (87.6%). There was a significant relationship between dietary compliance and blood glucose levels (p = 0.008). Respondents who were compliant with their diet were 3.49 times more likely to have controlled blood glucose levels. Conclusion: Dietary compliance is significantly associated with blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, so increased dietary education is needed to support optimal glycemic control.