<![CDATA[Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is an educational approach that emphasizes the importance of knowledge, skills, and motivation among diabetes patients and their families in supporting independent and sustainable disease management. Health literacy among families plays a crucial role in understanding the seriousness of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and supporting effective disease management, making it an important aspect to be described in this study . This study employed a descriptive observational with a survey approach. The research population consisted of families of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ngawen Village and Margorejo Village. A purposive sampling technique was used to select eligible participants based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in a total of 60 respondents within one month. The research instrument used was the Health Literacy Questionnaire, consisting of 44 questions. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis. Most families of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus had a difficult level of health literacy, with 31 respondents (51.7%). It is hoped that patients' families can continue to improve their knowledge and skills in managing diabetes through various valid health information sources, as well as actively participating in education or counseling programs organized by health facilities.]]>
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