Studi Deskriptif: Pengalaman Kepatuhan Pasien Diabetes Mellitus Tipe 2 dalam Mengkonsumsi Obat dan Diet di Puskesmas Plaju Palembang

Background: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 is a condition where there are not enough beta cells to make insulin so that it can cause hyperglycemia. The first treatment for this type of diabetes mellitus is by taking medication and supported by diet. Compliance in taking medication and diet in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is still not well implemented. Some phenomena of non-compliance in taking medication and diet in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus are that there are still patients who forget to take drugs, stop taking drugs and do not regulate their diet. Purpose: This study aims to explore the experiences of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in consuming drugs and diet Method: The design of this study used a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to 5 participants with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the work area the Plaju Health Center and with descriptive analysis techniques. Results: The themes that emerged from the results of the study were 2 themes, namely the characteristics of drugs that are management of drug consumption and diet management, and obtained 11 sub themes, namely drugs consumed, obstacles to taking drugs, symptoms that arise when not taking drugs, supporting factors in taking drugs, efforts to taking medication, frequency and time of eating, eating menu, dietary restrictions, eating arrangements, obstacles in regulating eating patterns and efforts in regulating eating patterns. Suggestion: It is expected to remain obedient in consuming anti-Diabetes Mellitus drugs in accordance with the recommendations that have been given, and to continue to pay attention to the appropriate diet so that there is no increase in blood glucose and complications of Diabetes Mellitus. Keywords: Compliance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Taking Drugs, Die