Rapid increase in DM incidence is attributable to the social change. The number of individuals who will develop diabetes over the next few decades will affect the workability and performance in all sectors including intellectuality. The factual position of diabetes on the ground reality through large scale survey involving different ethnic group should be undertaken. Sustained, well-executed community awareness and mass media campaigns increase awareness and can be effective to improve knowledge and attitudes about increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, attitudes and eating behavior in a range of target groups, in different settings. Well-designed community-based intervention programs can improve lifestyle choices and dietary habits.