Analysis of the Occurrence of Diabetic Wounds in People with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by various causes and characteristics of chronic hyperglycemia accompanied by impaired carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin action. Purpose: Knowing the influence of diabetic wounds on people with Diabetes Mellitus. Method: Quantitative research with analytical survey design with a cross-sectional study approach. Results: Shows the results of the obesity statistical test p-value: 0.001, diet p-value: 0.000, age p-value: 0.000, physical activity p-value: 0.000. Conclusion: Obesity, diet, age and activity affect the occurrence of diabetic wounds in people with Diabetes Mellitus. Increase public knowledge about diabetes mellitus by providing counselling so the community can avoid the disease.

Keywords

• diabetes mellitus
• counseling
• hyperglycemia
• obesity