The Effectiveness of Avocado Leaf Decoction on Reducing Blood Sugar Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

DM is one of the non-communicable diseases that causes the highest mortality in the world and reduces the quality of life of sufferers due to complications of the disease. Currently, the majority of DM treatments use synthetic materials that have side effects on sufferers so that the sentiment of 'returning to nature' is an alternative choice for DM sufferers using traditional medicinal plants. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of avocado leaf decoction on reducing blood sugar levels in type 2 DM patients. The type of research used is quasi experiment with pre-test and post-test without control group design. The population in this study were all patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Men Laot Health Center in Sabang City, totaling 140 people. The sample in this study were 58 patients with type 2 diabetes with sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using instruments in the form of GCU tools (to measure KGD), measuring tape / metline (to measure upper arm circumference / LLA) and questionnaires (to obtain primary data in the form of name, age, gender, and occupation). Boil the avocado leaves with 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water for 10 minutes or until the water is reduced by half by heating 200 ml of water in a saucepan, then after the water boils add 4-5 washed avocado leaves. Strain the boiled water, then wait until it cools. Research data analysis is univariate and bivariate analysis with the Wilcoxon rank test. The results showed that avocado leaf decoction was effective in reducing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes (p = 0.036). The conclusion of this study is that avocado leaf decoction is effective in reducing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.