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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease that requires long-term management and often involves family members as primary caregivers. Family involvement plays a crucial role in supporting glycemic control; however, it may also lead to a significant caregiving burden. This study aimed to assess the level of family burden in blood glucose control among patients with T2DM in a home setting.
This study employed a quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. The research was conducted at The Pulau Sapi Primary Health Center, Malinau Regency, Indonesia, in March 2025. A total of 52 family caregivers were recruited using total sampling. Data were collected through structured interviews using a validated questionnaire measuring family burden across physical, emotional, social, and financial dimensions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented as frequencies and percentages.The findings revealed that The majority of caregivers (75%) reported a high level of burden (75%), while 11.54% reported moderate burden and 13.46% reported low burden. The high burden reflects substantial caregiving demands, particularly among caregivers with long-term caregiving duration and those predominantly female. These results indicate that family caregivers are exposed to considerable multidimensional challenges in managing blood glucose control among patients with T2DM.In conclusion, family burden in diabetes management remains high and is influenced by caregiving duration, gender roles, health literacy, and access to healthcare support. Strengthening family-centered interventions, including education, counseling, and empowerment-based strategies, is essential to reduce caregiver burden and improve patient outcomes. Future research should focus on intervention-based studies and longitudinal approaches to better understand caregiver burden dynamics in diabetes care.
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