Abstract
Introduction: The most important risk factors for type II diabetic patients are poor nutrition,
low physical activity, smoking and obesity indicating an inappropriate lifestyle.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the health promoting lifestyle
in type II diabetic patients compared with healthy people.
Patients and Methods: The study was descriptive-analytic with two case-control groups
carried out on 150 type II diabetic patients and 150 healthy people. Data were collected using
demographic characteristics questionnaire and health promoting lifestyle profile II (HPLII).
Results: There was a significant difference between the lifestyle of type II diabetic patients
and healthy people (P<0.001). Additionally, there were significant differences regarding
lifestyle dimensions between physical activity, nutrition and stress management in type II
diabetic patients compared with healthy people (P<0.001). There was no significant difference
between the two groups in the dimensions of spiritual growth (P=0.074), communication
with others (P=0.363) and health responsibility (P=0.582).
Conclusion: This study showed the effective role of lifestyle components in the development
of type II diabetes. It is recommended to prevent or manage type II diabetes, through
emphasizing on maintaining lifestyle and its dimensions.