Penggunaan Songgak Suku Sasak Untuk Menurunkan Kadar Gula Darah Penderita Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
Based on data from the profile of the Babakan Health Center, the obesity rate of the population, from 3,824 examined, found that 1,053 people (27%) of them were declared obese. Hyperglycemia is a medical condition in the form of an increase in blood glucose levels beyond normal which is characteristic of several diseases, especially diabetes mellitus in addition to various other conditions. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is currently one of the global health threats. In Sasak tribal society, spices are always needed. The typical cuisine of the Sasak tribe requires spices of very diverse types. In addition to being used as a seasoning for cooking, spices are also used as songgak. The results of the 2021 study showed that there was an effect of Sasak tribal songgak administration on the blood-glucose levels of rat experimental animals induced by alloxan. As an effort to help control the blood glucose levels of hyperglycemia sufferers with traditional herbs, a community service activity is planned in 2022 with the title of socialization of the use of Songgak Suku Sasak to reduce blood glucose levels of people with diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study is to socialize the use of Songgak Suku Sasak to lower the blood glucose levels of people with diabetes mellitus. The methods in this study are counseling, examination, mentoring, and evaluation of activities carried out for 3 months, starting from May to July 2022. Results: In the evaluation activity, an examination of blood glucose levels was carried out to assess the success of songgak in lowering blood glucose levels. The evaluation activity was carried out after the community consumed Songgak for 2 weeks. A total of 40 participants attended the evaluation activity, the results of the blood glucose examination the participants, as many as 21 people participated in experiencing a decrease in blood glucose levels and 11 of them were participants who previously had blood glucose levels ≥ 200 mg/dl. The increase in blood glucose levels occurred in 2 people with DM, respectively, from 406 mg/dl to 487 mg/dl and 294 mg/dl to 365 mg/dl. The entire community of 45 participants in the activity wanted to try songgak consumption. Most of the people participating in the activity felt the benefits of not making the body fresher and lighter, as well as relieving aches.
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