ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE, BODY MASS INDEKS, AND CHOLESTEROL LEVELS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Background: Obesity is defined as an abnormal increase in body fat. Obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus. Obesity can be detected using Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference. Object: The purpose of this study was to determine waist circumference, BMI, blood cholesterol levels, and blood sugar levels in DM patients. Methode: This descriptive study involved 70 adult patients with DM selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. Results: The results showed that the respondents' average age was 60 years. The majority of DM patients in this study were female and had no family history of diabetes. The average duration of DM was 5.63 years. The average BMI, LP, blood glucose levels, and cholesterol levels were 26.24, 92.29, 219.57, and 204.90, respectively. DM patients had an average nutritional status, as indicated by a BMI in the overweight range, a waist circumference above normal, blood glucose levels above normal, and cholesterol levels also above normal. Conclusion: Based on this data, DM patients are at risk of complications, so they must remain vigilant and follow proper, regular disease management.