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Data collection and analysis were performed using SPSS V.23.0 software. Logistic regression was used to identify the factors associated with unacceptable KAP (p<0.05).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 140 participants (71 women) with an average age of 63 years and an average diabetes duration of 6.14\u00b15.7 years were included. Most (55%) were managed by general practitioners. The main CVRFs identified were hypertension (11%) and overweight (6%), while the leading complications included visual disorders (10.7%), hypoglycaemia (6.4%) and erectile dysfunction (2.1%). Knowledge was good in 34.3% of participants, only 25.7% demonstrated correct attitudes, and merely 15.7% engaged in adequate practices. Unacceptable knowledge was associated with diabetes duration between 3 months and 5 years (OR: 0.34 (95% CI 0.14 to 0.85), p=0.021), follow-up by a specialist (OR: 0.31 (95% CI 0.13 to 0.74), p=0.009), the presence of at least one CVRF (OR: 0.03 (95% CI 0.00 to 0.23), p<0.001), and the presence of diabetes complications (OR: 0.26 (95% CI 0.09 to 0.78), p=0.016). No significant association was observed for unacceptable attitudes. Low economic status (OR: 3.7 (95% CI 1.55 to 8.82), p=0.003) was associated with unacceptable practices.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n Few people with T2DM presented good knowledge, right attitudes and adequate practices. 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