Abstract: Objective To explore the status of life behaviors of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus （T2DM） in Zibo and analyze the influencing factors. Methods T2DM patients registered in the urban communities of Zibo were selected as the research objects. The convenience sampling method was used to recruit T2DM patients in community service centers. A modified Summary of Diabetes Self Care Activities （SDSCA） was used to investigate the life behaviors of T2DM patients. Descriptive epidemiological analysis method was used to analyze the life behaviors of patients, and the influencing factors were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis methods. Results Finally, 1 450 T2DM patients were effectively investigated, aged 18-80 years old, with a higher proportion of 60-80 years old. The total score of SDSCA<60 points accounted for 33.83%, 60-80 points accounted for 57.93%, > 80 points accounted for 8.25%. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that women （β'=0.127）, the older （β'=0.111）, the longer the course of diabetes （β'=0.116）, the family history of diabetes （β'=0.175）, and complications （β'=0.219）, the higher the SDSCA score of T2DM patients. Conclusion The management of life behavior of T2DM patients in Zibo is poor, which is influenced by many factors such as gender, age, course of disease and family history of diabetes. The comprehensive management of patients, families and society is required.

Key words: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Life behavior, Lifestyle, Behavior management