DESCRIPTION OF THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOR OF DIABETES MELLITUS PREVENTION IN STUDENTS OF THE D-IV MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY STUDY PROGRAM, CLASS OF 2025.

Dewi Herlyana Putri; Ni Komang Eva Dwi Yanti; Ni Luh Yesi Pratami; Wandy Christiawan Lampaga; Agung Surya Rahman; Moh Arif; Saskirana; Fitri Aramadani; Novita Fitri Fajriani; Mujizat

Authors

Dewi Herlyana Putri Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Ni Komang Eva Dwi Yanti Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Ni Luh Yesi Pratami Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Wandy Christiawan Lampaga Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Agung Surya Rahman Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Moh Arif Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Saskirana Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Fitri Aramadani Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Novita Fitri Fajriani Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu
Mujizat Politeknik Cendrawasih Palu

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, knowledge level, students.

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to impaired insulin production or function. This study aimed to describe the level of knowledge about Diabetes Mellitus among students of the D-IV Medical Laboratory Technology Study Program, class of 2025. This descriptive study used a cross-sectional approach involving 34 respondents through questionnaire distribution. The results showed that 52.9% of respondents had good knowledge, 35.3% had sufficient knowledge, and 11.8% had poor knowledge. Students still showed limited understanding regarding diabetes complications and normal blood glucose levels. Overall, students demonstrated a fairly good level of knowledge about Diabetes Mellitus.

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