Lifestyle Combination Patterns as Key Modifiable Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Risk among Middle-Aged Korean
Inji Lee1,2, Hyunjung Lim1,2
1Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea.
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
|March 24, 2026
Summary
Identifying lifestyle patterns in Korean men reveals distinct T2DM risks. A "Bad Eating Habits" pattern significantly increased type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) risk, emphasizing tailored prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Metabolic Diseases
Background:
- Rising global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) necessitates understanding complex risk factors.
- Limited research exists on the combined effects of lifestyle factors on T2DM risk.
- This study focuses on middle-aged Korean men to explore lifestyle patterns and T2DM risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct lifestyle combination patterns among middle-aged Korean men.
- To evaluate the association between these identified lifestyle patterns and the risk of developing T2DM.
- To inform the development of targeted T2DM prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from 2,332 middle-aged Korean men from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES) cohort.
- Tracked T2DM incidence over an 8-year follow-up period (2001-2018).
- Employed factor analysis for lifestyle pattern identification and Cox regression for risk assessment.
Main Results:
- Identified four key lifestyle patterns: 'Healthy Lifestyle,' 'Low Carb & High Protein,' 'High SES & Irregular Lifestyle,' and 'Bad Eating Habits.'
- The 'Bad Eating Habits' pattern was significantly associated with a 1.21-fold higher risk of T2DM.
- While other patterns showed some risk variations, only 'Bad Eating Habits' demonstrated a statistically significant increase in T2DM risk.
Conclusions:
- Distinct lifestyle combination patterns significantly influence T2DM risk in middle-aged Korean men.
- The 'Bad Eating Habits' pattern emerges as a critical risk factor for T2DM development.
- Findings support the need for personalized T2DM prevention strategies tailored to specific lifestyle patterns.
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