As evidenced by the study, it was noted that only about one‑fourth of diabetics had a good knowledge. The respondents were very poor with regards to the daily checking of foot and inside of footwear and also in adherence to exercises.Although the Indian urban population has access to reliable screening methods, antidiabetic medications, counseling services, and preventive services, such health benefits, are not often available to the rural patients. There is a disproportionate allocation of health resources between urban and rural areas and in addition, poverty in rural areas may be responsible for this poor knowledge and self‑care practices.