Objective To explore the risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)in the population aged 40 or over in Shenzhen city and to provide scientific evidence for prevention and intervention of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Methods A case-control study was conducted.The relationship between study factors and T2DM were analyzed by unconditional univariate and multivariate Logistic regression.
Results Family history of diabetes mellitus(DM), hypertension, hyperlipidemia and work pressure were the major risk factors and culture level, exercise were the protect factors for T2DM.
Conclusion It is an important measure to prevent T2DM in community population to propose healthy life style including proper exercise, control of high blood pressure, high blood fat and weight.