KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS WITH RANDOM  BLOOD GLUCOSE EXAMINATION

Sulastri G.P. Tambunan; Dina Mariana Siboro; Desy Ari Apsari; Risma D. Manurung

KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS WITH RANDOM BLOOD GLUCOSE EXAMINATION

Authors

Sulastri G.P. Tambunan Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
Dina Mariana Siboro Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
Desy Ari Apsari Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan
Risma D. Manurung Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Medan

Abstract

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is characterized by glucose intolerance originating during pregnancy, typically resolving postpartum. Unmanaged GDM elevates risks for macrosomia, preeclampsia, and maternal type 2 diabetes. This study evaluated the correlation between GDM knowledge and random blood glucose (RBG) levels among pregnant women at Tuntungan Community Health Center, Medan. Using a cross-sectional descriptive-analytic design and non-probability sampling ($n=33$), data were gathered via questionnaires and RBG testing, then analyzed using Chi-square tests (SPSS v.26). Results showed 63.6% of participants had abnormal RBG levels. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant relationship between knowledge levels and RBG outcomes ($p < 0.05$). Consequently, enhancing health education and routine glucose monitoring is vital to mitigate GDM complications.

KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF PREGNANT WOMEN ABOUT GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS WITH RANDOM BLOOD GLUCOSE EXAMINATION