Efektivitas Gel Madu Hutan Akasia Terhadap Penyembuhan Luka Bakar pada Tikus Diabetes

Abstract

International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in 2019 stated that around 463 million people aged 20-79 in the world suffer from diabetes mellitus. Indonesia is ranked seventh in the world suffering from diabetes mellitus. World Health Organization (WHO) states that burns cause 195,000 people in Indonesia to die each year. Diabetes mellitus can change the treatment of burns significantly, where pre-existing diabetes mellitus will complicate the treatment of burns. Honey is one of the natural ingredients that can be used for the treatment of burns, one of which is acacia forest honey originating from Riau province. Gel is an option in the management of burns because it is easy to use, keeps the skin moist, does not cause irritation, and easily penetrates into the skin. Analyzing the effectiveness of acacia forest honey gel in healing burns in diabetic rats.  Experimental with the Post-Test Only Control Group Design. Based on the One Way Anova test on days 3, 7, 14, and 21, a p value <0.05 was obtained which indicated that acacia forest honey gel with concentrations of 20%, 60%, and 80% was effective in accelerating the healing process of diabetic rat burns. Acacia forest honey gel with a concentration of 80% has the most adequate effectiveness in healing of burns in diabetic rats. Administration of acacia forest honey gel at concentrations of 20%, 60%, and 80% was effective in accelerating the healing of burns in diabetic rats. Acacia forest honey gel with a concentration of 80% is the most effective in healing burns in diabetic rats. Diabetes melitus, Acacia honey gel, Burn.