EFEKTIVITAS PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK JAHE DAN MADU UNTUK MENGATASI KETIDAKSTABILAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS TIPE 2
Abstract
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia caused by insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion. Long-term hyperglycemia increases the risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Complementary herbal therapy using ginger extract and honey has attracted attention because of its antioxidant and antihyperglycemic properties. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of ginger extract combined with honey in improving blood glucose stability among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This research employed a descriptive case study involving two patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus experiencing unstable blood glucose levels. Subjects were selected using purposive sampling according to predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The intervention consisted of oral administration of ginger extract capsules and honey three times daily for seven consecutive days alongside standard medical therapy. Blood glucose levels were monitored before the intervention and on the fourth and seventh days. Data were analyzed descriptively by comparing changes in blood glucose levels and clinical responses. Both subjects demonstrated decreased blood glucose levels after receiving the intervention. Improvements were also observed in clinical manifestations related to hyperglycemia. The combination of ginger extract and honey appeared to contribute positively to blood glucose stabilization when used as complementary therapy. Ginger extract combined with honey may serve as an effective complementary intervention to improve blood glucose stability in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Nevertheless, larger studies with stronger research designs are required to confirm these findings.Keywords
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Ginger Extract, Honey, Blood Glucose, Complementary Therapy
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