Effect of brisk walking in reducing the risk of diabetic foot with ankle-brachial index and monofilament indicators

Agik Priyo Nusantoro; Nur Rakhmawati; Ari Pebru Nurlaily; Muhammad Taukhid; Maharnani Tri Puspitasari; Sanzina Agus da Silva

Agik Priyo Nusantoro Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Kusuma Husada, Surakarta, Indonesia
Nur Rakhmawati Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Kusuma Husada, Surakarta, Indonesia
Ari Pebru Nurlaily Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Kusuma Husada, Surakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Taukhid Department of Nursing, STIKES Karya Husada Kediri, Kediri, Indonesia
Maharnani Tri Puspitasari Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Institut Teknologi Sains Kesehatan Insan Cendekia Medika, Jombang, Indonesia
Sanzina Agus da Silva Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Oriental Timor Lorosa’e, Dili, Timor-Leste

Keywords: diabetic foot, brisk walking, ankle-brachial index, monofilament

Abstract

Brisk walking is one of the moderate-intensity physical exercises that has a positive impact on health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of brisk walking in controlling blood glucose levels and preventing the risk of diabetic foot. The research design in this study was quasi-experimental. A total of 54 diabetic patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly divided into treatment and control groups. The brisk walking intervention was given 4 times a week for 4 weeks. The post-test results in the treatment group were HbA1c (6.68±0.08), blood glucose (149.41±3.58), ankle-brachial index (0.95±0.02), monofilament (6.29±0.23). The post-test results in the control group were HbA1c (7.14±0.08), blood glucose (172.04±3.88), ankle-brachial index (0.83±0.02), monofilament (3.59±0.20). The post-test results of the four parameters in the treatment group showed positive results and were significantly different compared to the control group. Brisk walking exercises done regularly and continuously are effective in managing diabetes mellitus and improving blood circulation to prevent the risk of diabetic foot.