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ALTERNATIVE FOOD: "GINCAVE" COOKIES
FOR PEOPLE WITH PREDIABETES

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Syarifah Dian Syawalina ,Syafina Regina Aulia , Alvita Aurelia
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Khasyafani , Alvita Aurelia Khasyafani , Raina Hafiza Nasya ,
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Calista Nahesa Kurniawan
MTsN 6 East Jakarta
Abstract:
Prediabetes is a reversible medical condition that can develop into type 2
diabetes mellitus if not treated early. Diet and lifestyle play an important role
in influencing this condition. This study aims to examine the effect of
consumption of "Gincave" cookies made from ginger, stevia, and cassava
flour on reducing blood glucose levels in people with prediabetes. "Gincave"
cookies were developed as a healthy snack containing the active
compounds gingerol and shogaol from ginger, as well as the natural
sweetener stevia that contains no calories and is safe for people with
prediabetes. The study was conducted experimentally on 30 prediabetes
respondents at the Batu Ampar Health Center, East Jakarta, during May-
July 2025. The sample was purposively selected with specific inclusion
criteria. Respondents consumed "Gincave" cookies regularly for two weeks.
The results showed a decrease in the average blood glucose level in women
from 116 mg/dL to 112 mg/dL, and in men from 110 mg/dL to 102 mg/dL.
These findings suggest that "Gincave" cookies may be a functional snack
alternative that supports the natural management of blood glucose levels.
This study recommends the development of functional foods based on
natural ingredients as an effective and easily applied prediabetes prevention
strategy in daily life.

Keywords: prediabetes, ginger cookies, stevia, cassava flour, blood
glucose.

1. Introduction
Prediabetes is a reversible obvious symptoms and is often
medical condition, which can be undetectable. The main factors
returned to normal conditions if that cause prediabetes are an
treated appropriately. Prediabetes unhealthy diet and lack of physical
is also an early stage that can activity. Furthermore, according to
develop into Diabetes Mellitus Pondok Indah Hospital in 2024,
(DM) if not treated early. diabetes can also be caused by
Interestingly, the prevalence of genetic factors, high-sugar food
prediabetes is higher than that of consumption habits, and a
diabetes mellitus, as this condition passive lifestyle. This suggests
generally does not show any that the combination of genetic