Journal of Health, Technology and Science (JHTS)

COMPARISON OF GLUCOSE LEVELS IN DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTSNa BEFORE AND AFTER CONSUMING KERSEN LEAVES (Muntingia calabura) AT BOROKO PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

2025-12-13T01:46:05+00:00

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by increased blood glucose levels. Diabetes mellitus can be treated through medical or herbal means. One herbal plant that can lower blood glucose levels is the leaves of the cherry tree. This study aims to determine the difference in blood glucose levels before and after consuming a decoction of cherry leaves (Muntingia calabura) in patients with diabetes mellitus. This research uses a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consists of 30 people selected using purposive sampling technique. Blood glucose levels were measured using the POCT method before and after a 7-day intervention. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test showed that the data were not normally distributed, so the analysis was conducted using the Wilcoxon Sign-Rank test. The results show a decrease in blood glucose levels after the intervention, with a p-value < 0.05, indicating a significant difference between glucose levels before and after consuming cherry leaves. Conclusion: The infusion of cherry leaves has the potential to be an alternative for lowering blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus

DIFFERENCES IN BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE USUALLY CONSUMING WARM RICE AND COLD RICE IN DEMBE JAYA VILLAGE, NORTH KOTA DISTRICT, GORONTALO CITY

2025-12-13T01:45:46+00:00

Freshly cooked, warm rice has a higher carbohydrate content than cold rice, as the glycemic index of cold rice tends to be lower. Therefore, consuming cold rice does not immediately increase blood sugar levels. Glucose in food is a simple carbohydrate from the monosaccharide group obtained from the hydrolysis of starch. Several factors influence the carbohydrate and glucose content of rice, including the type of rice, processing method, and storage method. This research approach was quantitative, with a cross-sectional design and comparative quantitative approach. A sample size of 30 was selected using a purposive sampling technique. Blood glucose testing used a POCT (Point of Care Testing) device. Based on the results of the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, the blood glucose levels in the group consuming warm rice had a significance value of <0.001 (<0.05), indicating a non-normal distribution. Meanwhile, in the group consuming cold rice, the significance value was 0.223 (>0.05), indicating a normal distribution. The Mann-Whitney U test, conducted to determine the difference in blood glucose levels between individuals consuming warm and cold rice, yielded a significance value of 0.001 (<0.05), indicating a significant difference between blood glucose levels in individuals consuming warm and cold rice. This means that hypothesis Ha is accepted and hypothesis H0 is rejected.

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION KRIM WAJAH ANTIAGING BERBASIS OF PEGAGANG LEAF EXTRACT-BASED ANTIAGING FACE CREAM DAUN PEGAGANG ( CENTELLA ASIATICA )

2025-12-13T01:46:24+00:00

Penuaan Skin aging is proses a natural process that is accelerated by faktor external factors such as exposure sinar to ultraviolet rays and stres oxidative stress radikal from free radicals. To overcome this , the use bahan of natural ingredients with aktivitas antioxidant activity and stimulan collagen stimulants is a focus in the development kosmetik of antiaging cosmetics. Salah One tanaman of the potential plants is Centella asiatica, which contains senyawa active compounds such as asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic acid. This study ini aims to formulate and evaluate krim wajah antiaging face cream based ekstrak on ethanolic daun extract of Centella asiatica leaf in three variasi concentration variations (1%, 3%, and 5%). Metode The research method yang used was experimental, involving proses the formulation process krim tipe emulsi of oil -in -water emulsion type cream, followed by testing parameter of physical parameters (color, odor, pH, viscosity, daya dispersion, and daya adhesion) and uji aktivitas antioxidant activity test using metode DPPH method and inhibition enzim of elastase and collagenase enzymes. Hasil The results showed that all formulas had stabilitas fisik good physical stability baik during penyimpanan 28 days of storage. The Formula with konsentrasi an extract concentration of 5% (F3) showed aktivitas antioksidan the highest antioxidant activity (IC₅₀: 48 ppm) and kemampuan the most effective ability to inhibit enzymes that destroy the structure of the skin. And Thus, formulasi krim berbasis Centella asiatica-based cream formulations have potensi great potential as antiaging herbal cosmetic preparations antiaging that are effective, safe, and worthy

EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-BACTERIAL EXTRACT FROM KULIT JERUK NIPIS (Citrus aurantiifolia) IN REDUCING THE NUMBER OF Escherichia coli BACTERIA ON PLATES

2025-12-13T01:45:28+00:00

Bacterial contamination of Escherichia coli on eating utensils, especially plates, is a serious health challenge, particularly in areas with low hygiene standards. The use of natural ingredients such as lime peel extract (Citrus aurantiifolia) as an antibacterial agent can be an environmentally friendly solution. This study aims to test the effectiveness of lime peel extract in reducing the number of Escherichia coli bacteria on plates. The study was conducted using an experimental method with a Static Group Comparison design. Plate samples were obtained from a restaurant in West Kota District. A total of 18 plate swab samples were taken and tested at the Gorontalo Ministry of Health Polytechnic Microbiology Laboratory. The samples were divided into three groups: 6 samples without treatment, 6 samples with 5% extract concentration, and 6 samples with 7% concentration treatment. The results showed that the average number of E. coli bacteria on untreated plates was 11.24 CFU/cm². After treatment with a 5% concentration, this number decreased to 1.08 CFU/cm² (90.43%). At a concentration of 7%, the E. coli count decreased significantly to 0.15 CFU/cm² (98.66%). Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the control and treatment groups (p-value < 0.05), with the highest effectiveness at a concentration of 7%. In conclusion, lime peel extract is effective as a natural antibacterial agent, especially at a concentration of 7% with a reduction rate of up to 98.66%, and has the potential to be used as an environmentally friendly solution for maintaining the cleanliness of eating utensils.