Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that needs continuous monitoring and treatment. In order to avoid diabetic foot issues, there has to be more awareness and understanding of the signs of diabetic foot, risk factors, and early screenings.

Objective: Aim of the current study was level of awareness about risk factors associated with diabetic foot in Type 2 diabetic patients

Methodology: This cross sectional study was carried out at the Medicine Department, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar for duration of one year from January 2021 to December 2021. Data was collected from all diabetic type 2 patients by using pre-designed questionnaire. A total of 350 subjects were included in the study. Data analysis was performed by employing SPSS version 21.

Results: In our study, based on level of awareness about risk factors of diabetic foot, 133 (38%) subjects have poor awareness, 91 (26%) have average awareness whereas 126 (36%) patients have good level of awareness about risk factors of diabetic foot.

Conclusion: Our study concludes that on the basis of current diabetic foot care guidelines, the level of awareness of diabetic type 2 patients about diabetic foot was sub-optimal. Patients with diabetes mellitus should be aware of the medications and lifestyle changes that may help them better manage their blood sugar levels and avoid complications.

Keywords: Level of awareness; Risk factors; Diabetic foot; Type 2 diabetes