Penerapan Progressive Muscle Relaxation untuk Menurunkan Kadar Gula Darah pada Penderita Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2

Background:Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease caused by
insulin resistance, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. In 2021, the number of
DM sufferers worldwide reached 517 million, with 19.5 million in Indonesia,
433.461 cases in South Sumatra in 2022 adn 112 million in Palembang. If
uncontrolled, DM can lead to acute and chronic complications. One non
pharmacological therapy that can help control blood sugar levels is progressive
muscel relaxation (PMR). This technique involves tensing and realxing spesific
muscles, allowing the hormone cortisol to work to thelp stabilize blood sugar levels.
Objective:To conduct a nursing analysis of blood sugar reduction in patients with
Tyipe 2 DM using progressive muscle relaxation.
Method: A case study of patient diagnosed with Type 2 DM in the inpatient ward
of Bhayangkara Mohamad Hasan Hospital. Progressive muscle relaxation was
apllied once for three consecutive days, with intervals of 15-20 minutes. Blood
glucose levels were measured using a glucometer twice before and after the
intervention.
Result:Blood sugar levels decreased before and after the intervention for 3 days.
Mrs.Sy’s blood sugar levels decreased from 230 mg/dl to 100 mg/dl, Mrs.Sk’s b;ood
sugar levels decreased from 176 mg/dl to 118 mg/dl and Mrs.C’s blood sugar
decreased from 215 mg/dl tp 126 mg/dl.
Conclusion: The application of progressive muscle relaxation has an effect on
reducing blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 DM.
Suggestion: Patients should be able to independetly apply progressive msucel
relaxation as a non-pharmacological therapy.
Key Word: Diabetes Mellitus,Blood sugar levels,Progressive muscle relaxation.