Sago and Katuk Leaf Combination Treatment Reduces The Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Yudhira Azzahra1*, Ida Leida Maria1, Andi Zulkifli1, Ridwan Amiruddin1, Muhammad Arsyad2, Healthy Hidayanty3
Journal of Angiotherapy 8(11) 1-8 https://doi.org/10.25163/angiotherapy.81110086
Submitted: 20 October 2024 Revised: 19 November 2024 Published: 20 November 2024
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. The management of diabetes involves both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The combination of sago and katuk leaves has been shown to possess potential pharmacological effects, including antidiabetic properties, making it a promising therapeutic approach for diabetes management. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a combination of sago and katuk leaves on blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus. Methodology: A quantitative experimental design using a pretest-posttest with control group was employed in this study. The research was conducted at Masamba Health Center and Baebunta Health Center in North Luwu Regency. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 participants, with 30 individuals in the intervention group and 30 in the control group. The intervention group received the combination of sago and katuk leaves, while the control group received conventional antidiabetic medication. Statistical analyses were performed using the T-Dependent, Wilcoxon, and T-Independent tests to assess changes in blood glucose levels. Results: The results indicated a significant difference in blood glucose levels before and after treatment in both groups (p = 0.000). The intervention group, which received the combination of sago and katuk leaves, showed an average reduction of 25.84 mg/dL in blood glucose levels, while the control group, receiving standard antidiabetic medications, showed a reduction of 6.34 mg/dL. Conclusion: The study concludes that the combination of sago and katuk leaves significantly reduces blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus. These findings suggest that sago and katuk leaves could be a beneficial adjunct in the management of diabetes, particularly in areas where access to conventional treatments is limited. Further research is recommended to confirm these findings and explore the long-term effects of this combination.
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Sago, Katuk Leaves, Blood Glucose Levels, Non-Pharmacological Treatment
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