LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY INTERVENTION IN SUGAR LEVEL MANAGEMENT BLOOD IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS: CASE STUDY

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Nur Indah Lestari
Mufatihaturrahmah
Muhlis

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Background: Elderly with high blood sugar levels can affect metabolic performance and cause hyperglycemia resulting from unhealthy lifestyles of the elderly. This aromatherapy can help the elderly reduce stress and anxiety levels which can ultimately offer a positive effect on minimizing blood sugar.ObjectiveThis case study is to determine the application of lavender aromatherapy to minimize blood sugar in elderly people with diabetes mellitus. Method:The case study in this study utilized a descriptive study design and applied a nursing care approach that implemented lavender aromatherapy interventions. The subjects in this case study were 3 case study subjects whose inclusion criteria were elderly aged 60 years and above, elderly who had blood sugar ≥200 mg/dl, and elderly who were ready to be respondents. Exclusion criteria were elderly with complications, elderly with diabetes mellitus wounds.Resultsobtained before the administration of lavender aromatherapy to the three research subjects, blood glucose levels in subject I reached 376 mg/dL, subject II reached 276 mg/dL, and subject III reached 280 mg/dL. After administration of lavender aromatherapy once a day for 7 days with a duration of 15 minutes, there was a decrease in random blood sugar levels. On the 7th day, subject I's blood glucose levels decreased to 190 mg/dL, subject II 192 mg/dL, and subject III 194 mg/dL.Conclusion Elderly people suffering from diabetes mellitus before being given lavender aromatherapy obtained high blood glucose levels reaching 376 mg/dL. After being given lavender aromatherapy once a day and carried out for 7 days, the results of checking blood glucose levels on the 7th day showed a decrease in blood sugar levels reaching 190 mg/dL.

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Lestari, N. I., Mufatihaturrahmah, M., & Muhlis, M. (2025). LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY INTERVENTION IN SUGAR LEVEL MANAGEMENT BLOOD IN ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS: CASE STUDY. Journal of Scientific Research in Medical and Biological Sciences, 6(1), 26-32. https://doi.org/10.47631/jsrmbs.v6i1.888
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