The Effect of Diabetes Exercises on Decreasing Glucose Levels in the Elderly

High blood glucose levels often appear after a person is over 45 years old in those who are overweight because their body has decreased sensitivity to insulin. Glucose that not appropriately controlled for an extended period can lead complications the heart, brain vessels, leg nerves, kidneys and eyes. One of physical activities reduce exercise. The study aimed determine effect diabetes exercises on elderly at risk DM. research design used quasi-experimental with one group pretest post-test exercise three times week within four weeks. Exercises were done every two days duration 30 minutes. Blood measured before intervention measuring instrument assess glucometer. result Wilcoxon test was (p = 0.000), which means affects level elderly. Diabetic weeks showed significant decrease levels.
 Keywords: Glucose, Diabetes Exercise, Elderly