ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Determinants of Quality of Life in Saudi Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah.
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objectiveThis study aimed to assess quality of life (QoL) and its determinants among Saudi adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 (45% male and 55% female) Saudi adults with T2DM aged 30-65 years. Data were collected using the Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQoL) and the Personal Diabetes Questionnaire (PDQ). Anthropometric and clinical measures included weight, height, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c).
resultsMost participants (73.5%) were ≤50 years of age, and the majority were obese (56.0%) or overweight (28.0%). Nearly half (54.5%) had HbA1c levels ≥ 8.0%, while (50.5%) were hypertensive. Overall, 96% of participants reported a poor to extremely poor QoL. Female sex (
conclusionsT2DM substantially impairs the QoL of affected Saudi adults. Psychosocial and lifestyle-related factors, particularly obesity, gender, dietary practices, and perceived glucose control, are more influential than traditional clinical markers. Culturally tailored interventions targeting these determinants may improve patient outcomes.
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