Application Of Diabetes Mellitus Foot Exercise Therapy In Reducing Blood Sugar Levels In Type 2 Dm Patients

Application Of Diabetes Mellitus Foot Exercise Therapy

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea is menstrual pain felt in the lower abdomen and can occur before, during or after

Diabetes mellitus is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal (normal range:

60–145 mg/dl) due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin. Diabetic foot exercise

is a physical activity performed by patients to improve blood circulation in the feet and prevent foot

injuries. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of diabetic foot exercise in reducing blood

glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Data collection methods included interviews

and observation sheets based on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), using a case study

approach. The data were collected from February 21 to February 27, 2025, involving two research

subjects. The results showed that diabetic foot exercises effectively reduced blood glucose levels. In

subject I, glucose levels decreased from >250 mg/dl to 180 mg/dl, and in subject II from >250 mg/dl

to 130 mg/dl. Therefore, diabetic foot exercise can be used as a non-pharmacological therapy to

lower blood glucose levels and can be practiced independently by patients and their families.