Prevention of diabetic foot: care practices among users of a family health unit

摘要: Objective to learn the foot care measures taken by users with Diabetes Mellitus treated at a Family Health Unit. Method for this qualitative, descriptive study, twelve users with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus attending a Family Health Unit in a town in Rio Grande do Sul State (RS) were interviewed. Results the participants were predominantly women, had not completed lower secondary school and had little income. Important care for preventing foot injuries was identified, but was not performed or performed incorrectly by most users. Conclusion users found it difficult to perform foot care correctly and to make the association that basic care is important to prevent foot injury. Descriptors Nursing; Primary Health Care; Family Health; Diabetes Mellitus; Diabetic Foot.