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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31948/rev.criterios/26.1-art3 Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and practices of self-care to prevent diabetic foot in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Methodology: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, through which information was obtained by survey about knowledge and practices to prevent diabetic foot, in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2, without diagnosis of the complication. Sample of 70 patients. Results: 68.6% of the participants have a high level of knowledge regarding their disease and the prevention of diabetic foot; the minority of people is located at a level of knowledge equivalent to 4.3%. Regarding the practices for the prevention of diabetic foot, it was evidenced that 63.2% perform adequate self-care practices, although there is a lack of adherence to pharmacological treatment. Conclusions: There is a high level of knowledge, adequate practices in the prevention of diabetic foot and lack of therapeutic adherence. It is necessary to continue creating strategies that allow greater knowledge and motivation in the exercise of appropriate practices including adherence.