Unaffected Fasting Blood Glucose Levels by Micronutrients in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients in Jember Regency

Abstract

Background: Macronutrients have been studied with regard to their relationship with blood glucose, but only a few have examined blood glucose relationship with micronutrients. Consumption of both macro and micronutrients that are right on target can help improve metabolic control, optimize treatment, and reduce the risk of further complications of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Objectives: To determine whether or not there is a relationship between micronutrient intake and fasting blood glucose (FBG)levels of DM type 2 patients in Jember. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 80 samples of type 2 DM patients in Jember by using the consecutive proportionate sampling technique from three hospitals. Measurement of micronutrient intake using the “24-hour food recall” questionnaire, conducted three times, while FBG data were obtained secondary from the patient's medical record. Results:Statistical analysis using the Spearman rho correlation test showed that there was no significant relationship between each intake of micronutrients with FBG levels (p>0.05). Conclusion: The amount of micronutrient intake did not have a significant relationship with the level of FBG in this study. Nevertheless, DM patients still need to pay attention to both macro and micronutrient intake to maintain regulated blood glucose levels.