Comparative Study of Physical Activity: Chronic Disease Management Program (Prolanis) Exercises on Diabetes Mellitus of Type 2

Fatigue, weakness and various musculoskeletal problems in people with type 2 diabetes
(T2DM) can be overcome by regular, low-impact physical activity. The Indonesian
government has a Physical Activity; Chronic Disease Management Programme (Prolanis)
that can overcome musculoskeletal problems while maintaining stable blood glucose
levels in T2DM. This study is qualitative phenomenology with a population of T2DM
patients actively visiting the Aek Habil Health Centre area in Sibolga City, the research
was conducted for approximately six months. Participants were six samples divided into
two groups, purposive sampling technique, data collection process through interviews,
observation and documentation methods, analysis and testing using triangulation, aiming
to compare T2DM patients who follow physical activity; prolanis with patients who do not
follow the programme. Results and conclusions: There were no differences in health
complaints and differences in blood glucose levels in the two groups of participants, there
were differences in physical description and quality of life in the group that did not
participate in prolanis physical activities. Suggestion: It is necessary to evaluate and
approach to improve the programme for T2DM patients who do not do physical activity;
prolanis exercise.
Keywords: DMT2, Exercises (Prolanis), Physical activity