Optimalisasi Deteksi Dini Diabetes Melitus melalui Pemeriksaan HbA1c dan Gula Darah Puasa sebagai Intervensi Promotif-Preventif

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major global health challenge with a steadily increasing prevalence over recent decades. Early detection through glycemic parameters such as HbA1c and Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) is essential for effective promotive-preventive interventions. This community service activity aimed to optimize DM screening using practical and efficient Point of Care Testing (POCT) among 99 adult participants in South Jakarta. The average HbA1c level was 5.15% (SD 1.09), while the mean FBG was 109.15 mg/dL (SD 42.55). A total of 11.1% of participants were diagnosed with diabetes based on HbA1c criteria, and 18.2% based on FBG. Glycemic abnormalities were more prevalent among women and the elderly, highlighting vulnerabilities in glucose metabolism within these groups. Integrating POCT screening with comprehensive health education effectively facilitated early identification of at-risk individuals and improved community awareness of DM prevention. These findings support routine community-based screening as a sustainable promotive-preventive strategy to reduce the burden of DM and prevent long-term complications.