ASSOCIATED FACTORS WITH HOSPITAL DIET COMPLIANCE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) was a condition of insufficient insulin because the pancreas was damaged or insulin could not be used effectively. DM was related to diet. Food for DM patients was important to monitor so the blood sugar would be controlled. Preliminary studies showed that 60% of patients had low levels of dietary compliance. This study aimed to look at the relationship of family support with hospital diet compliance in type 2 DM patients and see the relation between the knowledge levels with hospital diet compliance in type 2 DM patients in Surabaya Haji Hospital.