Profile of Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, and Nutritional Status Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Sis Al Jufri Hospital, Palu City, 2024

Maria Rosa Da Lima Rupa; Fadhilah Azkiyah; Adeh Mahardika

Maria Rosa Da Lima Rupa Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat, Palu, Jl. Diponegoro 94221, Central Sulawesi
Fadhilah Azkiyah Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat, Palu, Jl. Diponegoro 94221, Central Sulawesi
Adeh Mahardika Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alkhairaat, Palu, Jl. Diponegoro 94221, Central Sulawesi

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; Cholesterol; Blood Pressure; Nutritional Status.

Abstract

Background: Type. 2 Diabetes Mellitus is rapidly increasing in Indonesia, including Central Sulawei, with a high prevalence and risk of complications such as high cholesterol, hypertension, and poor nutritional status. These three factors are interrelated and worsen the patient’s condition.

Research Objective: This study aims to describe cholesterol, blood pressure and nutritional status in Type 2 DM patients at Sis Al Jufri Hospital, Palu City.

Research Methods: This study used a cross-sectional observational design with a total sampling of 37 newly diagnosed Type 2 DM patients at Sis Al Jufri Hospital, Palu City. Secondary data is taken from medical records, including cholesterol, blood pressure, and nutritional status. The analysis was carriet out univariate using Jamovi, maintaining the confidentiality of the data and having received ethical permission.

Conclusion: Research shows that the majority of type 2 DM patients at Sis Al Jufri Hospital in Palu city are women aged 45-60 years (51.4%). The dominant nutritional status was obesity 1 (43.3%), blood pressure was the majority of (43.2%). This profile is important for risk management of type 2 DM complications.