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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 11, Issue 2, 2024
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
EFFECTIVENESS OF FRESH GUAVA LEAVES EXTRACT ON REDUCING RANDOM BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG ELDERLY WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED VILLAGE
Author
Ajitha E1*, DR. Lizy Merlin Lisha
Email
ajitha0803@gmail.com
keyword
Fresh guava leaves extract; Random blood glucose level; Elderly; Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Abstract
India had the highest prevalence of (68 million) diabetes among Asian countries. The main objective of the study was to compare the pretest and post test level of random blood glucose among elderly with type 2 diabetic mellitus in experimental and control group. An quasi experimental non randomized control group design was used to sample of 30 type 2 diabetic elderly people (15 experimental group and 15 in control group)is selected by using non probability convenient sampling technique 50 ml of guava leaves extract was given to the elderly people in the experimental group two hour after breakfast daily for 7 days. The tools used for the study include structured interview and observation method using of glucometer. Result of the study finding showed that there was significant (p<0.05) level with confidence interval 90% reduction in blood glucose after administering guava leaves extract in the experimental group. The study reveals that the greater significance of guava leaves extract was observed in the age group of 60-80 years. Guava leaves are cost effective, easily available knows by all people and improves the general well being of the people. Preventing them from developing complication and reduce the dosage of the drug
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