DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sasjm.2026.v12i06.024

Pages: 698-705

Introduction: Knowledge, Attitude, as well as Practice (KAP) differences that exist among patients in general contribute significantly to inadequate control of glucose alongside the occurrence of serious complications. Diabetes mellitus, more commonly referred to as T2DM is an important public health issue in India, a place that is occasionally referred to as the "diabetic capital city of the world." The present research study's primary purpose is to analyse KAP with regard to DM among patients who were undergoing standard treatment at a renowned tertiary care facility in the nearby region. Approach: In a tertiary healthcare institution in North Karnataka, 202 individuals suffering from Diabetes (which included OPD and IPD) enrolled as part of an analytical cross-sectional investigation. In-person interviews were carried out to provide a standardised and structured questionnaire comprising six questions of knowledge, five questions of attitude, and five questions of practice items. A descriptive analysis was performed on the data collected. Results: Amongst the 202 participants, 55% were men, and the average age was 58.4±12.6 years. Regarding non-communicable conditions (95%), recognisable symptoms (85%), and becoming obese as an indicator of risk factor (80%), sufficient knowledge was observed. Yet, 35 percent were uncertain about long-term therapy, and 30% said they assumed conventional medicines could permanently cure diabetes. Positive attitudes regarding a nutritious diet (88%), moderate exercise (85%), and also the management of glucose (90%) were all found; despite this, 30% of the participants planned to discontinue taking prescribed medicines whenever their blood glucose levels settled back to the normal range. Just thirty percent of individuals surveyed regularly exercised daily, 70% of them frequently consumed traditional fried foods, whereas thirty percent often forgot to take their prescribed medications. Monitoring frequency exceeded two months in many