Worldwide about 422 million people are living with diabetes particularly in low-and middle-income countries. It is also the leading cause of death worldwide accounting for 1.6 million deaths each year. Unfortunately both the number of cases and the prevalence of diabetes are increasing every year says WHO. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar). It occurs when our body produces less or no insulin. There are two main types of diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2. Over time diabetes can lead to serious damage to the heart blood vessels eyes