Description of the Use of Complementary Therapy in Type II DM Patients in Hutanabolon Village

Abstract

Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with increasing prevalence and requires ongoing self-management. In Hutanabolon Village, in addition to conventional medical treatment, DM sufferers often utilize various types of complementary therapies as a complementary effort to control blood sugar levels. This study aims to describe the use of complementary therapies in Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients in Hutanabolon Village, both in terms of the type of therapy chosen, frequency of use, and reasons for their choice. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with a cross-sectional survey approach. The study was conducted in 2023 involving respondents with Type II DM in Hutanabolon Village who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires covering demographic data and history of complementary therapy use (biological, manipulative, or mind-body-based). The results are expected to map the types of complementary therapies most commonly used by the community (such as herbal, acupressure, or energy therapy) and identify patient motivations in choosing these therapies, such as cost factors, availability of natural ingredients, or perceptions of therapy safety. The output of this research is a draft scientific article that will be published in a national journal as a reference material for health workers at Community Health Centers to provide education on the integration of safe complementary therapies for diabetes patients.