Analysis of Associated Factors Contributing to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Coastal Community of Bahari Village, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has become a major lifestyle disease that threatens communities in the world. The lifestyles of undiagnosed T2DM are a major issue in Indonesia. Objective This study aims to analyze the contribution of associated factors to T2DM in Bahari Village. Methods The study was conducted by cross-sectional study. Respondents included 113 men and 157 women were established through simple randomized sampling from March to May 2023. Data analysis using chi-square and logistic regression at p<0.05 using SPSS 25. Results The prevalence of T2DM for women (74.2%), 45-65 years (90.9%), no education (58.7%), overweight (38.2%), heavy drinking sweet tea/coffee (77.5%), never physical activity (87.1%), diabetic father and mother (40.3%), and father’s OR 1.42 (CI 95%:0.73-2.75), significantly associated with T2DM. Gender, age, education, BMI, and occupation simultaneously influence (72.7%), and age partially affects T2DM. Discussion Decreased insulin sensitivity and increased risk of developing diabetes can be influenced by various factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, physical activity, and the environment, either partially or simultaneously. Conclusion The respondents' advanced age, obesity, lack of education, preference for sweet foods, and inactivity all contributed to their type 2 diabetes. These coastal communities need to make lifestyle changes to reduce the burden of diabetes. Classification Epidemiology; Environmental Health; Science of Nutrition MeSH.