<![CDATA[Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a dangerous disease which is often referred to as the silent killer. DM is a major health problem. DM is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia and disorders of carbohydrate metabolism, as a preventive measure it is necessary to control risk factors. Purpose: To analyse the effect of health education using e-Booklet media on changes in behaviour to prevent the risk of type 2 DM. Method: The research method used a quasi-experiment with one group pre and post-test design. Research subjects were taken from several community groups who are at risk of developing type II DM. Samples will be taken using a purposive sampling technique, totalling 78 participants who are at risk of developing DM based on measuring DM risk factors based on the Finnish Diabetes Association score. Data analysis using chi square. Results: Based on the results of risk factor identification, there was a significant relationship between BMI, abdominal circumference, systolic blood pressure, blood sugar levels, fruit consumption and exercise activity before and after being given health education with p-value 0.000. Conclusion: The risk of reduction occurred in the factors of vegetable and fruit consumption, exercise and weight loss. This will of course contribute to a decrease in body mass index and abdominal circumference. health education through booklet media has an influence on behaviour in preventing type 2 DM.]]>
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