Therapeutic Research

Abstract

Objective：To obtain an understanding of the lifestyles of current diabetic patients, we investigated the dietary and exercise habits in such patients with type 2 diabetes. Method：We carried out an internet‒based questionnaire investigation in type 2 diabetes patients who were receiving medical therapy. We obtained a total of 1195 responses, which was considered adequate for the effectiveness of the current study. A concise summary of the investigation items is as follows：①patient background, ②dietary habits and behavior, and ③exercise habits. Results：Questionnaire responses indicated that the lifestyle situations of type 2 diabetes patients varied according to background differences such as gender, age, and BMI status. The reported tendency of 50 or less years old patients to eat heavily at dinner suggested the possibility that such patients were not receiving adequate dietary therapy. In contrast, although elderly patients reported light intake at meals as well as proper exercise, we considered that the intake of simple carbohydrates due to snack consumption could also exert an influence on blood sugar level. Conclusions：Because patient lifestyles vary according to background, gaining an understanding of such lifestyles is important for diabetes treatment. In addition, we regard the development of new techniques to provide positive instruction to patients to be necessary.