THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BODY MASS INDEX AND BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS IN ADOLESCENTS IN THE PILOLODAA HEALTH CENTER AREA, WEST KOTA DISTRICT, GORONTALO CITY

Abstract

The body mass index is a simple weight and height index used to classify overweight and obesity. Adolescents' Body Mass Index that is above normal can increase the risk of rising total cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels. This study aims to see the relationship between body mass index and blood sugar levels during adolescence in Pilolodaa Village, West Kota District, Gorontalo City. The method in this study uses a quantitative approach with the type of analytical observation research. The sample collection techniques used are Purposive Sampling. Data analysis using univariate and bivariate analysis using the SPSS application with a test Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results showed that the significance value (2-tailed) of 0.01 <α (0.05), which means that there is a significant relationship between body mass index (BMI) and blood glucose levels (GDS).