Patients with diabetes need to take special care of their feet because poor foot health can lead to major foot complications including ulcers and amputation, which can be avoided through adequate guidance. Aim: This study aimed to appraise the effect of BASNEF model based educational guidelines regarding foot care among type II diabetic patients. Research design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at two Outpatient Clinics (Internal Medicine and Surgery) at Benha University Hospital. Sample: Purposive sample of 110 patients separated into study and control groups, each group included 55 patients. Tools: Three tools were used; Tool I: An interviewing questionnaire comprised three parts as patients’ demographic characteristics, patients' medical history and patients’ knowledge. Tool II: Reported foot care practices. Tool III: BASNEF model to assess patients’ belief, attitude, subjective norms and enabling factors regarding foot care.