No Judul/Author Metode Hasil 1 The purpose of the
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effectiveness/benefits of dragon fruit and guava fruit that can lower blood glucose levels in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients
• Design: A quasi-experimental design was chosen for this study.
Quasi-experimental designs are used when it is not feasible or ethical to randomly assign participants to groups. In this case, the researchers likely assigned participants to treatment and comparison groups based on certain criteria, but without randomization.
• Sample: The sample population consisted of type 2 diabetes patients attending the Talang Ratu Palembang Public Health Center.
Sampling from this population allows for a specific focus on individuals with the condition of interest, providing insights into the effectiveness of the intervention in a relevant patient population.
• Variables: The primary variable of interest in this study was the blood sugar levels of the participants.
Blood sugar levels are a crucial indicator in the management of diabetes and are often targeted for improvement through various interventions.
• The study evaluated the dietary intake
and blood
glucose levels of participants before and after consuming red dragon fruit pudding and red guava
(NAMBUIRA).
Analysis of the average nutrient intake revealed that while most participants exceeded the recommended
intake of
carbohydrates, they fell short in meeting the requirements for protein, fat, energy, fiber, and vitamin C.
Before treatment, participants exhibited
varying levels of
• Instrument: While the specific instrument used to measure blood sugar levels is not mentioned in the abstract, it can be inferred that a standard medical device capable of accurately measuring blood glucose levels was employed.
This could include glucometers or laboratory tests.
• Analysis: Data analysis involved assessing the impact of NAMBUIRA pudding on the blood sugar levels of type 2 diabetes patients. Statistical analysis, likely including measures such as mean blood sugar level changes before and after the intervention, and hypothesis testing, was performed to determine the significance of the observed results. This analysis provides insights into the effectiveness of the intervention in managing blood sugar levels among diabetic patients.
blood glucose,
with the
treatment group showing an average blood glucose level of 280.10 mg/dL
and the
comparison group at 262.63 mg/dL.
• Following the consumption of red dragon fruit pudding and red guava
(NAMBUIRA), both groups experienced reductions in blood glucose levels. In the treatment group, the average post- treatment blood glucose level decreased to 210.70 mg/dL, while in the comparison
group, it
decreased to 253.83 mg/dL.
Statistical analysis using t- dependent tests revealed
significant differences in blood glucose levels before and after treatment in both groups, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention in lowering blood glucose levels.
• Further analysis using
independent t- tests confirmed the significant
effect of
consuming red dragon fruit pudding and red guava
(NAMBUIRA) on decreasing blood glucose levels in patients with DM. The results
underscore the
potential of these dietary
interventions in managing blood glucose levels among
individuals with diabetes
mellitus,
highlighting the importance of incorporating nutrient-rich foods like red dragon fruit and red guava into the diet for improved
glycemic control.
2 The Comparative Effect of Red Guava (Psidium guajava. L.) with Papaya (Carica papaya) on Blood Glucose Level of Type 2-Diabetic Patients
• Design: This study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group.
This design allows researchers to compare the effects of two
different treatments
(administration of red guava and papaya) to a control group that does not receive any treatment.
While it does not employ randomization, this design allows for evaluating the effectiveness of treatments in reducing blood
• The study analyzed data
from 38
subjects, as one subject from the red guava group dropped out.
Participants, aged between 45 to 70 years, comprised both females
glucose levels in type 2 DM patients.
• Sample: The sample in this study consisted of 39 subjects who were randomly assigned to 3 groups:
the red guava group, the papaya group, and the control group. This facilitates comparing the effects of both fruits on blood glucose levels with a control group that does not receive any treatment.
• Variables: The variable under investigation in this study is the blood glucose levels of type 2 DM patients. The independent variable is the administration of red guava, papaya, or mineral water (control group), while the dependent variable is the change in blood glucose levels before and after the treatment.
• Instrument: The instrument used in this study is not specifically mentioned in the abstract, but it can be assumed to be a tool capable of measuring blood glucose levels, such as a glucometer or standard laboratory tests.
• Analysis: Data were analyzed using One-way ANOVA followed by post hoc tests. This statistical analysis allows for determining
and males.
Table 1
displayed considerable variations in the average intake of energy,
protein, fat, and
carbohydrates among the groups.
However, statistical analysis revealed no significant differences between the red guava, papaya, and control
groups (p>0.05), suggesting comparable nutrient intake across the groups.
• Table 2 highlighted
whether there are significant differences in blood glucose levels among the three groups after the treatment interventions.
the significant reduction in fasting blood glucose levels,
particularly in the red guava group. The statistical analysis indicated a noteworthy difference in decreasing fasting blood glucose levels among the three
treatment groups (p = 0.001, p <
0.05). Post hoc testing further
revealed significant differences in fasting blood glucose levels between the red guava intervention group
compared to the control group (p = 0.000), as
well as
between the papaya
intervention group and control group (p = 0.000).
However, the decrease in fasting blood glucose levels between the red guava and papaya
groups did not show
significant differences (p
= 0.140), suggesting that both interventions were equally effective in reducing fasting blood glucose levels.
• Overall, the findings underscore the potential of red guava and papaya interventions in reducing fasting blood glucose levels among
middle-aged to elderly individuals.
Despite variations in nutrient intake, both interventions demonstrated significant efficacy compared to the control group. These results
emphasize the importance of incorporating red guava and papaya into dietary
interventions
for managing blood glucose levels
effectively in individuals with diabetes mellitus.
