HUBUNGAN INDEKS MASA TUBUH DENGAN KADAR GULA DARAH SEWAKTU PADA MASYARAKAT KELURAHAN WALIAN DUA, TOMOHON

Excessive body mass index (BMI) and elevated blood glucose levels are important factors to consider in the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between BMI and random blood glucose levels among residents of Walian Dua Village, Tomohon City. A descriptive correlational study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted. The sample consisted of 122 respondents aged 40 years and older, selected using purposive sampling. BMI was determined by measuring body weight and height, while random blood glucose levels were measured using an Auto-Check 3 in 1 glucometer. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses, with Spearman’s rank correlation applied because the data were not normally distributed. The results showed that most respondents were classified as Obesity Class I (51 respondents, 41.8%), followed by Obesity Class II (29 respondents, 23.8%) and overweight with increased risk (16 respondents, 13.1%). Overall, the majority of respondents were classified as overweight or obese. Regarding random blood glucose levels, the most common category was prediabetes (61 respondents, 50.0%), followed by normoglycemia (32 respondents, 26.2%) and hyperglycemia (29 respondents, 23.8%), according to the study’s classification. Correlation analysis revealed no statistically significant relationship between BMI and random blood glucose levels (p = 0.136). It is recommended that individuals who are overweight or obese and those with elevated blood glucose levels undergo further glycemic assessment, particularly glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) testing, to evaluate average blood glucose levels over the preceding two to three months.