ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN DENGAN MASALAH KETIDAKSTABILAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS PACET

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder disease characterized by hyperglycemia associated with abnormalities of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism caused by decreased insulin secretion or decreased insulin sensitivity or both. In the instability of blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) is a condition of increased blood glucose levels that can take place acutely and chronically. The purpose of this study was to carry out nursing care with the problem of unstable blood glucose levels in Diabetes Mellitus patients in the Pacet Health Center Work Area. The design of this research is a case study, including interviews, observation, physical examination, and documentation. After nursing care for 3 days, the instability of blood glucose levels in both clients was resolved with the criteria for the results of decreased blood glucose levels, decreased fatigue or lethargy, decreased dry mouth, decreased shaking. Therefore, in providing nursing actions to overcome the problem of unstable blood glucose levels, it is recommended to find out the main causative factors and pay attention to other causal factors. It aims to avoid the recurrence of Diabetes Mellitus.