SCREENING DIABETES MELITUS DAN HIPERTENSI PADA ANAK USIA SEKOLAH DAN PENATALAKSANAANNYA DI SD PLUS HANG TUAH 5, JAKARTA

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus and hypertension are health problems that require increasing attention from childhood, as they may increase the risk of non-communicable diseases in adulthood. This community service activity aimed to screen for diabetes mellitus and hypertension and provide education on management and risk-factor prevention among school-aged children at Plus Hang Tuah 5 Elementary School, North Jakarta. The activity was conducted through blood glucose and blood pressure measurements, followed by education on healthy eating patterns, physical activity, maintaining an ideal body weight, and implementing clean and healthy living behaviors. The screening results were used to identify children with abnormal measurements who required further monitoring. This activity is expected to increase students’ knowledge regarding the prevention of diabetes mellitus and hypertension and encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles from an early age. Collaboration among schools, parents, and healthcare professionals is essential to support continuous monitoring of children’s health and prevent the development of non-communicable diseases.