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This study aims to describe the status of blood pressure and blood sugar levels among elderly people at the Sinduadi Health Center. A descriptive quantitative method with a cross-sectional design was used, involving 97 elderly respondents selected through total sampling. Data collection included direct measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as random blood glucose levels. The results showed that the average age of respondents was 67.36 ± 6.55 years, with an average systolic blood pressure of 133.63 ± 16.66 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 75.12 ± 11.50 mmHg. The mean blood glucose level was 140.03 ± 70.83 mg/dL. Most respondents were classified as pre-hypertensive (49.5%), followed by hypertensive (30.9%) and normal (19.6%), while for blood glucose, 62.9% were normal, 22.7% pre-diabetic, and 14.4% diabetic. The findings indicate that elderly people at the Sinduadi Health Center tend to experience increased blood pressure and blood glucose levels with age. This pattern emphasizes the importance of routine monitoring of blood pressure and blood sugar levels and the implementation of health education programs for lifestyle modification to prevent the progression of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus among the elderly population.

The study reveals that most elderly individuals at the Sinduadi Health Center exhibit prehypertension and normal blood sugar levels, although a significant proportion experience hypertension and elevated blood sugar.These findings underscore a tendency for blood pressure to increase alongside changes in blood sugar levels among the elderly.Consequently, regular monitoring of blood pressure and blood sugar, coupled with lifestyle education, is crucial for the early prevention of non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

Further research should investigate the causal relationship between blood pressure and blood sugar levels in the elderly population using longitudinal study designs. Additionally, studies could explore the impact of specific dietary patterns and physical activity levels on the development of hypertension and diabetes in this demographic. Finally, research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of integrated health interventions, combining blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring with tailored lifestyle education, in improving health outcomes for elderly individuals at the community health center level. These studies should consider factors like socioeconomic status and access to healthcare to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities for preventing non-communicable diseases in the elderly population, ultimately contributing to more effective public health strategies and improved quality of life for this vulnerable group.

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