Diabetes Mellitus [DM] comprises a group of common metabolic disorders that share the phenotype of Hyperglycemia. Several different type of DM; type1, type2, gestational diabetes, are caused by a complex interaction of genetics, environmental factors & life style choices.India has largest number of diabetic population. Majority of diabetic patients are of younger age and live long enough to develop acute and chronic complications.Prevention and management of diabetes and its complications has become an medical challenge, which is not matched by budget allocation for health care in India