Analysis of Knowledge Level with Low Carbohydrate Diet Compliance Level in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus, also commonly known as the silent killer, affects all organs of the body and causes various complaints. Another complication of diabetes mellitus is difficult-to-heal wounds or diabetic ulcers, which can become infected and lead to tissue decay or gangrene. Compliance with diet is one of the factors to stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent complications.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and compliance with a low carbohydrate diet in Type II diabetes mellitus patients at Lowa Community Health Center, Bontosikuyu Sub-District, Kepulauan Selayar Regency, Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Method: This research was a descriptive analytic study with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample in this study consisted of 118 respondents selected using Slovin's formula. The analysis used in this study was chi-square analysis.

Results: The results showed that 1) The level of knowledge about low carbohydrate diet in Type II diabetes mellitus patients at Lowa Community Health Center, Bontosikuyu Sub-District, Kepulauan Selayar Regency, Makassar, South Sulawesi was categorized as good, with 51 respondents (43.2%). 2) The level of compliance with a low carbohydrate diet in Type II diabetes mellitus patients at Lowa Community Health Center, Bontosikuyu Sub-District, Kepulauan Selayar Regency, Makassar, South Sulawesi was categorized as compliant, with 94 respondents (79.7%). 3) There was a relationship between the level of knowledge and compliance with a low carbohydrate diet in Type II diabetes mellitus patients at Lowa Community Health Center, Bontosikuyu Sub-District, Kepulauan Selayar Regency, Makassar, South Sulawesi, with a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05).

Conclusion: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and compliance with a low carbohydrate diet in Type II diabetes mellitus patients at Lowa Community Health Center, Bontosikuyu Sub-District, Kepulauan Selayar Regency, Makassar, South Sulawesi.