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    Factores asociados a la diabetes mellitus tipo dos en adultos mayores pertenecientes al GAD parroquial de Sayausí durante el periodo abril-julio 2025
    (Instituto Superior Tecnológico Particular Sudamericano, 2025) Amay Nugra Valeria Salome; Lazo Gutama Ana Belén
    The risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus are diverse, but they can be drastically reduced by changing habits. The objective was to identify the factors associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus in older adults belonging to the Sayausi parish GAD during the period April-July 2025. The methodology was quantitative, field-based, descriptive, and cross-sectional. The results of the study showed that women visit the Sayausi parish GAD more frequently, with a higher prevalence in people between 65 and 75 years of age, followed by those between 76 and 85 years of age. Almost the entire population surveyed lived in rural areas of the community, mainly with incomes below the minimum wage. The highest level of education was primary school, followed by no education. On the other hand, a large number of participants were unaware that DM2 can be prevented, however, they said they knew that a balanced diet and exercise reduce their risk. With regard to tobacco, overweight, and obesity as risk factors, just over half knew this. A large number of respondents indicated that they did not maintain a healthy lifestyle, but they reported exercising and consuming foods low in carbohydrates and sugars. In conclusion, the participants' lack of knowledge may be due to the low importance they place on their health and quality of life or to misinformation from the relevant authorities.