Tingkat Stres Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2 di RSUP H Adam Malik Medan

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a non-communicable disease caused by damage to insulin production in the body. Symptoms experienced by DM sufferers are frequent urination, always feeling thirsty, blurred vision, feeling tired quickly, and drastic weight loss. Hyperglycemia or an increase in blood sugar levels within normal limits will cause various complications. Complications that occur in DM sufferers are cardiovascular disorders and nerve disorders. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the level of stress in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at H. Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan. This research is quantitative research using a descriptive design. The population in this study was 1,347 people and a sample of 100 people was taken using purposive sampling techniques. This research uses the PSS 10 questionnaire as the instrument. The research results showed that 79% experienced very heavy stress, 20% experienced severe stress, and 1% experienced mild stress. The high level of stress is caused by type 2 DM sufferers experiencing lifestyle changes, type 2 DM sufferers changing their diet and having to undergo treatment for a long period of time, thereby increasing the sufferer's stress.