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Data were collected using pretested questionnaires and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and\n                      <jats:italic>F<\/jats:italic>\n                      statistic for the analysis of variance test with value of\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u2009.05 as the level of statistical significance.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of the 328 participants, 188 (57.4%) had good general knowledge about DM; only 149 (45.4%) had good self-care practices about DM. Being married, having higher education, and being on insulin injection were associated with good knowledge; only being married was associated with good self-care practices toward DM. Surprisingly, 167 (50.9%) of the participants never had an eye examination, only 51 (15.5%) ate fruits for 3 or more days over the past 7\u2009days, and 77 (23.5%) had access to a personal glucometer.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Structured educational programs are needed to improve DM knowledge and self-care practices in order to slow down the progression of DM and prevent complications. 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