The Development of a Model to Promote Self-Management with Family Support in the Elderly at Risk of Diabetes

Abstract

     This research was action research aimed to change the diabetes risk behavior among the elderly. The subjects were 38 diabetic risk groups. Data were collected before and after the experiment. An interview form was used to analyze general data by statistical percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Mean differences were compared using the Dependent t–test at the significance level of 0.05.

     The study found that after the sample research have an average knowledge of diabetes The mean score of self-care behavior was significantly higher than before the experiment at 0.05 level and the mean blood sugar was lower than before the experiment. with statistical significance at the 0.05 level. It has been seen that there is a possibility of using it in the sub-district promotion hospital.