The Relationship of Diabetes Mellitus with Hypertension in Patients at Jungkat Health Center, Mempawah District

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insufficient insulin production or ineffective utilization of insulin by the body. One of its most common complications is hypertension, a cardiovascular condition marked by persistently elevated blood pressure. Both diabetes mellitus and hypertension are major public health concerns and are among the most frequently reported conditions at the Jungkat Health Center, Mempawah Regency. Understanding the relationship between these two conditions is critical for improving disease management and patient outcomes. This study utilized an analytical cross-sectional design involving 40 patients from the Jungkat Health Center. Participants were selected using incidental sampling based on their willingness to participate and confirmed registration at the health center. Data collected included systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements, as well as random blood glucose levels. The relationship between diabetes mellitus and hypertension was analyzed using the Chi-Square statistical test. The mean systolic blood pressure among participants was 158.03 mmHg, while the mean diastolic pressure was 87.92 mmHg. The average random blood glucose level recorded was 289.83 mg/dL. Statistical analysis revealed a significant association between diabetes mellitus and hypertension, with a p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05). There is a statistically significant relationship between diabetes mellitus and hypertension among patients at the Jungkat Health Center. These findings underscore the importance of integrated management strategies to address both conditions concurrently, suggesting the need for early detection and simultaneous management strategies to reduce complications and improve overall patient outcomes.