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Abstract
Predications indicate a potentially explosive increase in the prevalence of diabetes worldwide, especially in
developing countries such as Indonesia. Studies of people living in rural areas of East Java and Bali show a prevalence
rate of 1.5% in 1982 to 5.7% in 1995 among the urban population. Ujung Pandnag also experienced an increase and
recent studies in Manado found a dramatically high rate of 6.1% in urban areas. Preliminary results indicate varying
prevalence between those living in urban and rural areas. Currently, Indonesia has an estimated 1.2 2.3% prevalence
among people over 15 years. Geographically variation appears to be an influential factor, due to differences in
ethnics, race, culture and lifestyle. Studies of diabetic families show a significantly high prevalence and, clinically
speaking, the mode of treatment indicates the type of diabetes. Those who respond well to OHA among young
diabetics ( B40) are assumed to have the MODY variation of the disease. The level of obesity among the general
population has increased, due partly to increased calorie intake and is a significant factor in the increased rate of
diabetes. It is also more common among the elderly, as our results will show. The new types of the disease are
clinically more difficult to assess than the classical types 1 and 2, as they require relatively costly genetic and
immunological studies. The rate of LADA type diabetes was found to be relatively high (\ 20% for ICA and IAA,
and 2.3% for GADA). A consensus on diabetes management has now been formulated in Indonesia and these
guidelines are now used by all Indonesian health care professionals. 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights
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It was predicted that there would be an epi- this increased to 5.7% in 1995 [2,3]. The epidemio-
demic explosion of diabetes prevalence in the logical studies of Diabetes in Manado recently
world, especially in developing countries [1]. In- found the prevalence rate of 6.1% [3]. Similar
donesia is one of the developing countries that the studies in some parts of Bali found the prevalence
estimation implies to. The prevalence of diabetes rate of 1.5% among farmers in rural areas (Jenah
in urban areas of Jakarta was 1.7% in 1982 and village, Denpasar), [4] and among people above
the age of 50 was 3%, and more than 5% among
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Sutanegara). Pandang found an increasing rate from 1.5 to
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5.4% in urban areas, and these changes were from 1.7 to 5.7%. The increasing prevalence rate
mainly attributed to the changes in the lifestyle of was also found in Ujung Pandang, which showed
the people [3]. 1.5 to 5.4% in urban areas, in Manado showed an
It was also estimated that there would be a exceptionally high prevalence rate of 6.1% in ur-
relatively wide variation of the level of diabetes ban areas [3]. Data from villagers in Bali showed
prevalence in the country. The heterogeneous eth- the prevalence rate of 1.5% [4].
nic, races, and ways of lifestyle of the Indonesian Data from rural and urban areas in East Java
population, living in more than 13 000 islands, [6] has shown the prevalence rate of 1.47% (n=
might be the influencing factors. It was also reck- 13.423) among those of above 20 year old, and in
oned that in general the diabetes prevalence rate urban areas (n= 13.423) was 0.26, 1.43, 4.16, and
in Indonesia was 1.2 to 2.3% or about 2.4 to 4.6 5.23% among people at 620 years of age, above
million people, among those above 15 years of age 20, above 40 and above 60, respectively.
[3].
Unfortunately, up to now, we dont have any
1.2. Geographic 6ariations
valid data from all the parts of the Indonesian
Archipelago, and this is partially due to the lack
It was estimated that relatively wide geographic
of human resources interested in diabetes popula-
variations in several parts of Indonesia do occur,
tion study and the lack of funds for these studies.
and these variations promote differences in
Besides, there are insufficient knowledge and skills
lifestyles, food consumption patterns, social econ-
on diabetes management among most health
omy, as a consequence of different races, ethnic
providers in Indonesia. The first step that needs to
backgrounds, that live separately in the archi-
be taken to confront these critical issues, is that
pelago, from Sumatra in the West and West Irian
the Indonesian Endocrinology Society (Perk-
in the East, Nusa Tenggara in the South and
umpulan Endokrinologi Indonesia/Perkeni), has
North Sulawesi in the North. The diabetic preva-
initiated to publish book entitled The Manage-
lences are 1.5% (Bali, and East Java), 35% in
ment of Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes. These
Jakarta and 6.1% in North Sulawesi but there is
guideline books will be disseminated to all health
no data from the East (West Irian).
providers in Indonesia, which was sponsored by
In fact, there is no sufficient data from the
the Department of Health, Universities or Non
eastern area of Indonesia especially East Nusa
Government Organization (NGO).
Tenggara, Maluku and Irian Jaya (West Papua).
The Guidelines of The Management of Dia-
It shows an extremely wide variation of diabetes
betes in Indonesia, will be presented in the latter
prevalence from 0% in the mountainous areas to
part of this paper.
40% in urban or coastal areas [7] on the same
island and the same ethnic background as Irian
Jaya, Papua New Guinea (East Papua).
1. Epidemiology
Valid data regarding the prevalence of diabetes Diabetes is frequently found in diabetic
in Indonesia is minimal. There are only a few families. Studies of genetical aspects of diabetic
medical centers in Indonesia, which are interested families and twins have proven that the involve-
in this area of study. We are using the WHO ment of genetical factors is taking part in the
criteria 1985, but there is variation in the ages, pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus. Genetical as-
and location of the target populations. Jakarta pects of diabetes are to be investigated in some
conducted population diabetes prevalence studies medical centers in Indonesia i.e. Surabaya [8],
in urban areas, in 1982 and 1995 and found the Malang [9], Bali [10] Lack of supporting fund
increasing number of diabetes prevalence rate seems to be the main factor facing the studies.
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Modes of treatment in young diabetics ( B 40 among the people who consumed a lot of fish
years) in Out patients Department have shown a living in the mountainous area near Lake Batur
satisfactory response with OHA for years. Of the (District of Bangli, Bali Province) [16]. The same
20 young diabetics treated with OHA, 6/20 prevalence rate was found among farmers living
(30.0%) showed a good response [11], Muin et al. in Krambitan village, Tabanan Bali [17]. Studies
[12], observed 16 young diabetic patients that on the prevalence rate of nutritional status among
gave a positive response to OHA, were diagnosed the population living in urban areas were carried
as MODY type diabetes. The genetical studies are out in Jakarta. Those studies showed the preva-
to be carried out in order to confirm the type and lence of obesity was 4.2% in males and 17.1% in
the other subtypes. females 1982, and 10.9% in males and 24.0% in
Based on history, the diabetes prevalence rate females (19921993), respectively [5].
of diabetic families in Bali was 14.7% (190/1338) Data from the National Statistical Bureau of
[13]. Risk of having diabetes amongst children of 1989 and 1992 showed an increasing number of
diabetic parents is 40% and it is higher if mother obese people, from 4.6 to 6.3%, and from 2.9 to
or both parents are diabetics [14]. 3.6% in rural areas [18]. Meanwhile the number of
obese diabetic people registered in the out-patient
1.4. Obesity Diabetic Clinic in Central Hospital of Denpasar
Bali was 14.7%. (1997) and 28.2% over weighted
The prevalence of obesity among villagers in and 9.8% obese (1999) [19], Table 1.
Indonesia is low. This phenomenon is based on
the diet patterns of most Indonesian people, who 1.5. Diabetes -age correlation
consume relatively low amounts of calories.
World Bank data showed in 1982 that the Indone- Glucose intolerance among the aged is fre-
sian people consumed 2173 kcal/day and this quent, and a prevalence rate of 5% is found
increased to 2675 kcal/day in 1988, still below among retired government and army officials
that of what the Singaporean people have con- (above 60 years old) [5], and among the aged
sumed (2865 kcal/day) [15]. groups of farmers (above 50) in Kerambitan vil-
A survey that was carried out on the villagers lage [17].
of Jenah village, Peguyangan Kangin, near Den- A study carried out in Surabaya showed an
pasar city in 1991, showed that the amount of increasing diabetes prevalence related to different
calories intake was 1691, consisting of 82% carbo- levels of ages, i.e. 2.68, 4.48, and 5.33% among the
hydrate, 19% protein and 19% fat [4]. groups aged 4049, 5059 and over 60 years,
The epidemiological study on the nutritional respectively [20].
status of people living in that village showed that The Monica study carried out in Central Java,
1.5% were obese [4], while a 3% rate was found involving people living in rural areas and urban
areas, from 1203 recruited samples, found 3.3%
Table 1 diabetes prevalence among the aged group (\ /=
Nutritional status of people with diabetes, in out patient 60 years) [21].
department of Denpasar Central General Hospitala
1.6. Classification
Nutritional status (BMI) N (frequency) %
their blood sugar level. This group may partly act arthropathy 25.5%, cataract 16.3%, lung tubercu-
as a positive imunological indicator. losis 12.8%, hypertension 12.1%, coronary artery
In preliminary reports we found the extremely disease (CAD) 10.0% and others 12.5% [6].
high prevalence of (31.6%) ICA positives among
NIDDM [22]. Recently in a cross sectional study,
results showed that among poorly controlled type 2. Management
2 diabetes (ages at diagnosis \40 years) ICA,
GADA or IAA are positives in 23.7, 2.5 and The first step is to overcome acute symptoms
30.6%, respectively [23]. These groups might be such as, weakness polyuria, polydipsia, and to
the slow onset of type 1 diabetes or LADA type. create a general feeling of well being in the pa-
We have to observe prospectively all of these tients as the short-term aim of diabetes manage-
positive groups to evaluate the possibilities of a ment. The next step, as the so-called long-term
progressive deterioration in 15 20% of the matu- aim of diabetes management, is to prevent acute
rity onset diabetes and 50% of those under or chronic complications such as macro and
weight of maturity onset diabetes, who are LADA microangiopathy.
type [24,25]. The Indonesian Endocrinology Society was suc-
There is a wide variation of GDM prevalence in cessful in publishing an Indonesian consensus en-
the country. Using the WHO criteria we found titled Consensus Management of Type 2
the prevalence rate of 9.8% [26], but a previous Diabetes, which was first published in 1993, re-
study (using O Sullivan Mahan criteria) found a vised, and republished in 1998 as the second
prevalence rate of 1.9 3.6% [27]. editions. This guideline book showed us how to
make diagnosis, screen, and manage people with
1.7. Clinical manifestation diabetes. All Indonesian health providers are rec-
ommended to use this guideline book.
Type 1 diabetes (classical type) can be diag- The Association also was successful in publish-
nosed immediately according to manifestations of ing other consensus books such as Management
acute metabolic decompensation, but type 2 dia- Dyslipidemia in Diabetes 1996 and Diagnosis
betes almost always comes late. They usually have and Management of Gestational Diabetes (1997).
some chronic or even acute cardio cerebro vascu- The next consensus book to be issued is Consen-
lar complication. Slow onset type 1 diabetes that sus Management of Type 1 Diabetes.
was formerly diagnosed as type 2 diabetes showed Four basic principles of diabetes management
a good response to oral therapy, but later they are: education, diet or medical nutritional therapy
had a clinical symptom consistent with absolute (MNT), exercise, and hypoglycemic agents (oral
insulin deficiency [25]. hypoglycemic agent and insulin).
Type 2 diabetes is the most prevalent type of Non-medicated treatments are performed if
diabetes. The clinical courses insidiously have there is evidence of a mild blood sugar level or no
continued for years until they have brought up symptoms of acute metabolic decompensation. If
with some acute metabolic symptoms such as blood sugar level is significantly high with specific
polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss and fatigue. They diabetic symptoms, according to the consensus
might also present some chronic or other acute guideline books, intensive insulin therapy should
complications such as diabetic neuropathy, be performed [3]. The flow chart guideline is
retinopathy (i.e. blurred vision), tooth problems, shown in annex (Fig. 1).
or bad foot infections (i.e. gangrene), cardio-vas-
cular problem or strokes. 2.1. Education
Hospital based data from Surabaya show that
neuropathy is the most prevalent of chronic com- The education program aims to change pa-
plications (51.4%), followed by sexual problems tients eating habits. They should avoid high
(i.e. erectile dysfunction or impotency) 50.9%, caloric food, saturated fat, sugar, salt, alcohol,
D. Sutanegara, A.A.G. Budhiarta / Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice 50 Suppl. 2 (2000) S9 S16 S13
walking upstairs instead of taking the elevator at All sulfoylurea can cause hypoglycemia. Longer
work. Particular attention should be given to acting sulfonylureas are particularly hazardous
potential exercise hazards such as cuts, scratches, for the elderly and in the presence of renal insuffi-
and dehydration. And special care should be ciency. Therefore, it is advisable to use shorter
devoted to the proper care of the feet, food intake acting sulfonylurea [3,32].
adjustment. Adjustememt of medications (oral or The list of some types of sulfonylures available
insulin) should be given in vigorous training to in Indonesia and their pharmaco dynamic actions
avoid hypoglycemia, and attention should be are shown in Table 2.
given to high risk of getting cardio cerebro vascu-
lar events, and retinal or vitreous bleeding 2.4.2. Biguanide/metformin
[3,30,31]. The mode of action in metformin is to improve
insulin action and can therefore reduce hepatic
2.4. Drug treatment
glucose production, and improve peripheral glu-
cose disposal.
Drug treatment should be used only when the
Metformin is recommended as a single drug in
diet / MNT and exercise have failed to achieve
obese type 2 diabetes, but some side effects such
individual treatment target. After 4 8 weeks, non
as gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea and vomit-
medicated treatments are performed.
ing) are the main reasons for the patients to stop
The oral agents available in Indonesia are: Sul-
taking this agent.
fonylurea (Chlorpropamide, Glibenclamide, Glip-
Metformin is contraindicated in severe hepatic
izide, Gliclazide, Gliquidone, and Glimepiride),
and renal function, and precaution is made in
metformin (Diabex, Neodipar and Glucophage)
elderly, cardiovascular impairment, major surgery
and Alfa Glucosidase inhibitor (Acarbose). Phar-
and septic shock due to the risk of lactic acidosis
macodynamic of there agents are shown in Table
[3,32].
2.
2.4.1. Sulfonylurea 2.4.3. Alfa Glucosidase inhibitor (Acarbose)
Sulfonylurea is the first line drug treatment in This agent was launched in Indonesia in 1994,
type 2 diabetes, especially in non-obese or normal and its purpose is to delay carbohydrate absorp-
and underweight people, but can also be given to tion in the gut by selectively inhibiting disaccha-
over weight diabetics. The mode of action is to rides in the intestinal brush border, so that it will
increase insulin secretion and improve insulin decrease postprandial hyperglycemias and thus
action. improve overall glicaemic control [3,32].
Table 2
Oral hypoglicaemic agent that available in Indonesiaa
Sulfonylurea
Glibenclamide 2.5 1520 12 (od/bd)
Gliclasid 80 240 12 (od/bd)
Gliquidon 30 120 23 (bd/td)
Glipizid 5 20 12 (od/bd)
Glipizid GITS 5 20 1 (od)
Glimepirid 1 6 1 (od)
Chlorpropamid 50 500 1 (od)
Biguanid (metaformin) 500 2500 13 kali
a-Glucosidase inhibitor 50 300 3 kali
a
Adapted from Perkeni, 1990 [3].
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