ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS FOR THE INCIDENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN ADOLESCENTS IN HIGH SCHOOLS IN DELI SERDANG DISTRICT AND MEDAN CITY IN 2021

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an important health problem for women of reproductive age (15-49 years). Diabetes can cause pregnancy difficulties such as miscarriage. The impact caused by pregnant mothers with DM is a high risk of excess weight gain, preeclampsia, eclampsia and even maternal death. These impacts can be prevented by encouraging young women to consume healthy food and exercise. According to 2018 Basic Health Research Data (Riskesdas), the prevalence of diabetes in Indonesia is 10.9%. The largest age category of DM sufferers is in the 55-64 year age range at 6.3%. DM sufferers in Indonesia are more female at 1.8%) than men at 1.2%. The prevalence of DM sufferers in urban areas is 1.9% and 1.0% in rural areas. There are 61.3% of people consume sugary drinks more than once a day. 1 in 3 adolescents have an average consumption of sugary drinks 1 – 6 times a week, far exceeding the recommended sugar consumption of <50 g per day.The purpose of this study is to analyze the Risk Factors for the occurrence of Diabetes Mellitus in Senior High Schools in DeliSerdang Regency and Medan City. Cross sectional research design. Research Results: It was found that out of 200 respondents there were 1 (one) person at risk with blood sugar levels above normal, 203 mg/dL,18% were obese, 64% had irregular sports activities, 56 % consume junk food. In this study, there was one respondent who was at risk of diabetes mellitus by being obese, consuming junk food and having irregular exercise activities. It is hoped that teenagers in Senior High Schools in Deli Serdang Regency and Medan City will improve their diet (healthy food) and exercise regularly so that their body weight is ideal.