Abstract :
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) adalah penyakit metabolik kronis
yang ditandai dengan hiperglikemia akibat gangguan sekresi atau kerja
insulin. DM berisiko menimbulkan komplikasi kronis, salah satunya neuropati
perifer yang dapat menyebabkan gangguan perfusi perifer, kesemutan,
hingga ulkus diabetikum. Edukasi foot care penting sebagai upaya non-
farmakologis untuk meningkatkan sirkulasi darah, menjaga fungsi saraf, serta
mencegah kaki diabetikum. Tujuan: Mengetahui pengaruh edukasi foot care
untuk pencegahan kaki diabetikum di Puskesmas Maccini Sawah. Metode:
Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan studi kasus pada pasien dewasa
dengan riwayat DM lebih dari 2 tahun. Intervensi berupa edukasi dan latihan
senam kaki dilakukan selama dua hari berturut-turut, dua kali sehari dengan
durasi 15 menit. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara, observasi, dan
pemeriksaan fisik, meliputi pengisian kapiler, nadi perifer, suhu akral, serta
kadar glukosa darah. Hasil: Setelah diberikan edukasi dan latihan foot care
senam kaki diabetes, terjadi peningkatan Keterampilan setelah dilakukan pre
tes dan pos tes Kesimpulan:
Edukasi foot care senam kaki dibetes efektif meningkatkan keterampilan,
sikap pencegahan, serta kondisi klinis kaki pada pasien diabetes. Intervensi
ini sederhana, dapat dilakukan secara mandiri, serta berpotensi menjadi
bagian dari program promotif dan preventif di layanan kesehatan primer.
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease
characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or
action. DM can cause various chronic complications, one of which is peripheral
neuropathy, leading to decreased peripheral perfusion, numbness, and diabetic
ulcers. Diabetic foot exercise is a non-pharmacological intervention proven
effective in improving blood circulation, strengthening muscles, maintaining joint
flexibility, and preventing peripheral nerve damage. Objective: To determine the
effect of foot care education on the prevention of diabetic foot at maccini sawah
health Center. Method: This study used a case study approach on an elderly
patient with a history of DM for more than 2 years. The intervention consisted of
diabetic foot exercises performed twice daily for 15 minutes per session over three
consecutive days. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and
physical examinations, including capillary refill, peripheral pulse, acral
temperature, and blood glucose levels. Results: After providing education and
foot care exercise for diabetic patients, there was an improvement in skills as
shown by pre-tes and post-test result. Conclusion: Foot care education
combined with diabetic foot exercise is effective in improving skills, preventive
attitudes, and foot clinical conditions in diabetic patients to be integrated into
promotive and preventive programs in primary health care services.