<![CDATA[Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DMT2) is a chronic disease that is prone to cause complications, one of which is diabetic foot sores. The duration of suffering from DMT2 is thought to contribute to the increased risk of injury. This study aims to determine the relationship between the length of suffering from DMT2 and the incidence of injuries in patients at Posbindu Bima Ceria. This study uses a quantitative approach with an analytical descriptive design and a cross-sectional method. The number of respondents was 22 people who were selected by purposive sampling. Data was collected through questionnaires and direct observation and analyzed using the Fisher's Exact Test. The results showed that 17 respondents (77.3%) had suffered from DMT2 ≥5 years, and 15 of them (86.7%) had injuries. Meanwhile, of the 5 respondents who suffered from DMT2 <5 years, only 2 people (40%) were injured. The results of the statistical test showed a value of p = 0.002 (< α 0.05), which means that there is a significant relationship between the length of time of suffering from DMT2 and the incidence of injury. This study shows that the longer a person suffers from DMT2, the higher the risk of injury. Injury prevention through routine monitoring and foot care education is very important, especially for patients with a duration of more than five years]]>
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