NERS NEWS — Nursing Profession Education Practice students of Group 5, Batch 49, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, conducted a health education activity on proper dietary patterns for people with diabetes mellitus in the IRNA 3A Graha Trimed ward, Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, on Friday, August 4, 2026. The activity began at 9:00 a.m. and addressed the theme “Eat Right, Accurate Blood Sugar.”
This activity aimed to increase understanding and change the behavior of clients and families in properly managing their daily dietary patterns to maintain stable blood sugar levels. The activity was conducted under the guidance of Ira Suarilah, S.Kp., MSc., PhD, as the academic supervisor, and Irma Firdiani Wahyuningtias, S.Kep., Ns., as the clinical supervisor.
The material was delivered through lectures and question-and-answer sessions (brainstorming) using PowerPoint and leaflets. Participants were given the opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences related to dietary patterns for diabetes, followed by an explanation of food selection, portion and meal schedule management, as well as alternative foods that can be consumed.
Clients and patients’ families participated enthusiastically and gave positive responses throughout the education session. Participants were given the opportunity to ask questions and share experiences regarding dietary patterns for diabetes, followed by an explanation of food selection, portion and meal schedule management, as well as alternative foods that can be consumed.
This educational activity was one form of the students’ contribution to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, through increasing public knowledge regarding the management of non-communicable diseases. In addition, this activity also supports SDG 4: Quality Education by providing health education that is easy to understand and can be applied in daily life. Through this activity, the students hoped that the education provided could serve as a useful foundation for clients and families to apply healthier and more regular food choices in their daily lives.
Writer: Group 5 of Nursing Profession Education Practice, Batch 49
