The Effect of Neuropathic Exercise on HbA1c Value in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Introduction: Complications of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) are one of the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. DPN often occurs in people with diabetes mellitus, where one out of every five people with diabetes mellitus is at risk of it. DPN occurs in more than 50% of people with type 2 diabetes and is a significant risk factor for skin breakdown, amputations, and reduced physical mobility.This study aims to see the effect of neuropathic exercise interventions on decreasing HbA1C values in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods: This research is quantitative research with a Pre-Experimental Design with a Pretest-Posttest Group Design approach aiming to see the effect of neuropathic exerciseon the decrease in HbA1C values in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The intervention carried out in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is neuropathic exercise. Onthe pre-test, Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were assessed for neuropathy symptoms using 10-gram monofilament and measuring the HbA1C value and then given the intervention of neuropathic exercise, which is carried out every day for 15 minutes for six weeks. Onthe post-test, an assessment of changes in HbA1C values for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus was carried out.Results: The results showed an effect of neuropathic exercise on a decrease in HbA1C values. Before the intervention of neuropathic exercise, the HbA1C value with a Mean ± SD of 10.42 ± 12.877; after the intervention of the neuropathic e xercise, the HbA1C value became 9.88 ± 2.904 with a pvalue:0.001.Conclusion: Neuropathic exercise can be done in people with diabetes mellitus to decrease HbA1c values and prevent DPN.