PJBL Exercise Physiology "Examination of Diabetic Elderly"

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: Devi Puspita Sari, S.Komp
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FIKES UPNVJ - On Friday, May 24 2024, health checks were carried out for elderly people with diabetes on Jl. Bango IV Gg. Darussalam Prayer Room No. 64B, RT 10/ RW 03, Pondok Labu, Cilandak, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 12450. This activity takes place from 09.00 WIB until finished. This health check on the elderly was carried out by a group of Physiotherapy Students from the Undergraduate Program of the Faculty of Health Sciences, UPN "Veteran" Jakarta.

This health examination activity for the elderly was attended by 15 participants. Participants who attended this activity were elderly people living in the village area, namely on Jl. Bango IV. This activity starts at 09.00 WIB and opens with greetings and self-introduction, explaining the purpose/purpose of the health examination so that participants can understand and take part in the activities that will be carried out.

The health examination activities carried out use several methods such as:

1. Vital Signs Check:
The elderly's blood pressure, pulse, body temperature and breathing are measured to get a general idea of their health condition.

2. Checking Blood Sugar:
Blood sugar levels were measured to monitor and manage the participants' diabetes.

3. Minute Walking Test:
A two-minute walking test was performed to assess the cardiovascular capacity and function of the elderly.

4. Time Sit to Stand Test:
This test is carried out to measure leg muscle strength and balance by standing and sitting five times.

5. WHR (Waist-Hip Ratio):
Waist-hip ratio measurements are carried out to identify the risk of certain health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes.

After all the examinations and tests have been carried out, the elderly are given a moment to rest by eating and drinking. And for Physiotherapy Students to read and review the results of examinations and tests from the elderly.

When the rest time was over, it was followed by reading the results of health examinations for the elderly which were read by a group of Physiotherapy Students from the Undergraduate Program of the Faculty of Health Sciences, UPN "Veteran"

After reading the results at 10:20 because the entire series of events had finished, the chairman closed the event. Then the elderly were invited to take photos together and then allowed to go home.