Analysis of risk factors on type 2 diabetes mellitus

  Objective   To explore the risk factors and to provide evidence for prevention and intervention of type 2 diabetes mellitus(DM).

  Methods   On the basis of the epidemiological survey of type 2 DM in urban community population of Chongqing, a frequency matched case-control study was used.The relationships between risk factors and type 2 DM were analyzed by unconditional univariate and multivariate Logistic regression.

  Results   Family history of DM, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia were the major risk factors for type 2 DM.

  Conclusion   It was an important measure to prevent type 2 DM in community population to propose healthy life style including proper diet, control of weight and high blood pressure.