To describe experience of care from culture of people with type II diabetes mellitus in the family context treated at a hospital in Ibague III level during 2013 and 2014.Methodology: qualitative ethnographic approach, ethnonursing derived from the Theory of nursing Madeleine Leininger.Non-probability convenience with 10 key informants, in-formants 6 general sampling.Gathering information through open deep in the home, field notes and observation interviews.Analysis of information through the phases of the ethnonursing: coding, categorizing, identifying recurring patterns, themes.Results: Reaction to the disease situation, the involvement of family, experiences produced from the health service and other social actors, perceived and known by itself effects, construction of care: five major topic were identified.Conclusion: The experience of diabetes care in the family context determines patterns of care that reflect their influence culturally and home care.Research from the cultural, strengthens nursing practice because it enhances a natural field of care to provide culturally congruent care.