Relationship between Intake of Macronutrients and Level of Stress with Fasting Blood Sugar Level in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patient

Background/Aims: Diabetic is one of the degenerative and metabolic diseases known as diabetes caused by elevated levels of glucose in the blood due to lack of insulin. The largest classification of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) disease is type 2 DM. Increasing the number of people with diabetes mellitus can be caused by many factors, including excessive intake of food and stress levels. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship of macro nutrient intake and stress level with fasting blood sugar level. Methods: The research design used was cross sectional. Respondents of this study aged from early adult as many as 41 patients with diabetes mellitus in Pasar Rebo Hospital. The analysis used is Chisquare to know the relationship between variables. Results: The results of the study showed a significant association with fasting blood sugar levels were carbohydrate intake (p value = 0.038), and stress level (p value = 0.024). Conclusion: Based on the results of research, it is advisable to maintain and manage a healthy diet, stress control and regularly controls fasting blood sugar levels.