HUBUNGAN KONSUMSI MAKANAN MANIS DENGAN RESIKO DIABETES MELITUS PADA REMAJA DI SMK NEGERI 1 RANCAH

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease whose prevalence continues to increase, including among adolescents. Uncontrolled consumption of sweet foods is one of the main risk factors contributing to the increasing incidence of this disease. This study aims to determine the relationship between consumption of sweet foods and the risk of Diabetes Mellitus in adolescents at SMK Negeri 1 Rancah. This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive correlative approach and a cross- sectional design. The sample in this study amounted to 90 respondents taken using a total sampling technique. Data were collected through a questionnaire on consumption of sweet foods and the risk of Diabetes Mellitus was measured using the FINDRISC instrument. Data analysis was carried out using the Spearman Rank test. The results showed that most respondents had moderate consumption of sweet foods (82.2%) and all respondents had a very high risk of Diabetes Mellitus (100%). The statistical test results showed a p-value of 0.959 (p 0.05), indicating no significant association between sweet food consumption and the risk of diabetes mellitus in adolescents at SMKN 1 Rancah. Schools and health professionals are expected to provide regular education on the importance of a healthy diet, adequate physical activity, and early detection of diabetes mellitus risk factors in adolescents. Adolescents are also expected to increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent metabolic diseases early on.