the duration of diabetes ranged from 1-5 years old accounted for 42.5 percent of the level of knowledge about diabetes knowledge was high. Percentage 81.1 (= 2.79, SD = 0.45) and self-care behavior of patients with type 2 diabetes diet control. Fitness The self care Care about the mind The use of drugs And the prevention of complications found in moderate (= 3.20, SD = 1.009).