Application of soursop leaf decoction to reduce glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus: a literature review

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of people with diabetes mellitus is 8.5%. A total of 422 million people in the world are diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.1,2In 2017, the prevalence of people with diabetes mellitus increased to 8.8%, as many as 425 million people. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a clinical syndrome of metabolic disorders. The disease is characterized by high blood sugar in the human body. Diabetes mellitus is one of the world's health problems that deserves attention. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing every year. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of soursop leaf decoction (Annona Muricata L) on reducing blood glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus. The method of using a literature review study using 6 national journals with a search through google scholar. The results of a review of 6 journals prove that there is a decrease in glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus by giving soursop leaf decoction. Planning is carried out lavender aroma therapy to reduce the intensity of the pain scale. The implementation of the intervention is carried out for 10-15 minutes a day.