Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health
challenges in the recent years which is characterized by
chronic hyperglycemia caused by deficiency in the
secretion of insulin or insulin inaction. Diabetes can lead
to complications such as diabetic foot ulcer, stroke and
peripheral artery diseases etc. Since diabetes has a
complicated physiology and needs various methods of
interventions for treatment. Maintaining a balanced diet,
consistent physical activities, medications and regular
screening can help prevent diabetes and it’d effects.
Hence an online based cross sectional study was done
among the general population to evaluate their existing
knowledge about diabetes and how lifestyle choices
influence it utilising Google forms.