Peningkatan Gaya Hidup Sehat Anak melalui Edukasi Pencegahan Diabetes Berbasis Multimedia Interaktif di Purbalingga

Abstract

The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus among children is rising due to poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity from an early age. Health education remains suboptimal, especially in areas with limited access to health information. This community service activity aimed to raise awareness and understanding among elementary school children and their parents regarding early diabetes prevention through multimedia-based educational technology. The method used included interactive counseling, sugar content demonstrations in food, introduction of the Diabetes Detective educational app, and blood glucose screening using a digital glucometer. The activity took place in Muntang Village, Purbalingga, involving 30 children and 25 parents. Results showed an increase in children’s understanding from 49.5% (pre-test) to 85.5% (post-test), while 92% of parents stated the media was easy for children to understand. Children’s average blood glucose level was normal (92.5 mg/dL), while four parents were in the prediabetic range. The activity demonstrates that an interactive, contextual educational approach can enhance health literacy and promote healthy habits in families. This model can be replicated as a preventive strategy using digital technology in other regions.

ABSTRAK

Kasus diabetes mellitus tipe 2 pada anak-anak meningkat seiring pola makan buruk dan kurangnya aktivitas fisik sejak dini. Edukasi mengenai gaya hidup sehat masih belum optimal, terutama di daerah dengan akses informasi kesehatan terbatas. Kegiatan pengabdian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kesadaran dan pemahaman anak-anak sekolah dasar serta orang tua mengenai pencegahan dini diabetes melalui media edukasi berbasis teknologi multimedia. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyuluhan interaktif, demonstrasi kandungan gula pada makanan, pengenalan aplikasi edukatif Diabetes Detective, dan pemeriksaan gula darah menggunakan glukometer digital. Kegiatan dilaksanakan di Desa Muntang, Purbalingga, dengan melibatkan 30 anak dan 25 orang tua. Hasil menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman anak dari rata-rata 49,5% (pre-test) menjadi 85,5% (post-test), dan 92% orang tua menyatakan media mudah dipahami. Rata-rata kadar gula darah anak normal (92,5 mg/dL), sedangkan empat orang tua berada pada kategori prediabetes. Kegiatan ini membuktikan bahwa pendekatan edukatif yang interaktif dan kontekstual dapat meningkatkan literasi kesehatan anak dan keluarga serta dapat direplikasi sebagai strategi preventif berbasis teknologi di wilayah lain.