Exploring Knowledge and Perceptions of Lifestyle-Based Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study in Semarang, Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_26How to use a DOI?

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Intermitten Fasting; HIIT; Peer Suport

Abstract

Background: Type 2 Diabates Mellitus (T2DM) continues to be a pressing public health issue in Indonesia, especially in urban environments such as Semarang, where sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits are increasingly common. Although lifestyle-based interventions-including intemitten fasting (IF), high-intensity inteval training (HIIT), and peer support groups have shown clinical benefits inT2DM control, public understanding and acceptance of these approaches remain underexplored in the Indonesian context. This preliminary study aimed to evaluated the baseline knowledge and perceptions of adults with T2DM in Smearang toward IF, HIIT, and peer group supports as alternative strategies for diabetes self-management. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 120 adult respondens diagnosed with T2DM in Semarang. A validates structured quesionnaire was administered to measure participants knowledge, perceptions, and willingness to adopt each lifestyle-based intevention. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and Pearson correlation, with a significance level set at 5%. Results: The majority participants (68%) lacked prior knowledge of intermitten fasting, and only 24% were aware of HIIT as a supportive physical activity. However, 72% expressed interest in peer support group participation. A significant positive correlation was found between educational attainment and awareness of lifestyle-based diabetes interventions (p<0,05). Despite limited baseline knowledge, respondents demonstrated openness to engaging in non-pharmacological approaches.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ainnur Rahmanti
AU  - P. Ari Natalia
AU  - Eny Lestari
AU  - Eti Poncorini
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/06
TI  - Exploring Knowledge and Perceptions of Lifestyle-Based Type 2 Diabetes Management: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study in Semarang, Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies 2025 (ICOMSI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 300
EP  - 308
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_26
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_26
ID  - Rahmanti2026
ER  -