Analysis of diabetes mellitus foot sensitivity disorders in Magelang Regencyn increasing foot sensitivity
Sigit Priyanto 1, Agus Kristiyanto 2, Kusnandar3, Anik Lestari4

1: Faculty Health Science UNIMMA
2,3,4: Sebelas Maret of University

Abstract

Background: The increasing population of diabetes mellitus (DM) sufferers has an impact on increasing the incidence of diabetic ulcers as a chronic complication of DM, as many as 15-25% of DM sufferers will experience diabetic ulcers in their lives (Singh et al., 2005). Diabetic foot exercises are activities or exercises carried out by people who suffer from diabetes mellitus to prevent injuries and help improve blood circulation in the feet (Suriadi, 2004). Objective: to analyze foot sensitivity disorders in people with diabetes mellitus in Magelang Regency. Method: quantitative descriptive. based on Regional Health Research data (Riskesdas 2018) Magelang Regency. Results: The percentage of diabetes mellitus incidence in Central Java Province has increased from 0.9% based on the 2013 Riskesdas, and increased to 1.33 based on the 2018 Riskesdas. There was an increase of 0.43% compared to the 2013 Riskesdas results. Conclusion: people who have diabetes mellitus are at risk of experiencing impaired foot sensitivity. Suggestion: provide health promotion and diabetic foot exercises to manage diabetes mellitus.

Keywords: diabetic foot exercises, foot sensitivity

Keywords: diabetic foot exercises, foot sensitivity

Topic: Medicine & Health Sciences