Effect of Self-Foot Massage on Diabetic Individuals

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or above, * Having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at least 6 months ago, * HbA1c level\> 6.5%, * Being able to do personal care for personal hygiene management, * No peripheral circulation problems, * Do not have any problems such as speech or hearing that prevent communication, * Physical and cognitive health levels are suitable for answering the data collection form, * Agreeing to participate in the research, * It is planned to include patients who can speak and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with other health problems that may cause peripheral neuropathy (chemotherapy, neurological, etc.), * Patients with organ damage (gangrene or foot / finger amputation) due to diabetes mellitus or any other reason, malignancy, tuberculosis, asthma, or any contagious disease, * Individuals with a history of disease that may cause changes in peripheral skin temperature (Raynaud's disease, etc.) * Who do not agree to participate in the research, * Speaking and hearing impairments that interfere with the collection