Author(s): Naila Irshad Shah, Prof. Naheed Vaida, Prof. Ganai BA

Abstract:
The paper is based on the annunciate literature confabulating history, definition, classification, diagnostic criteria and the prevalence of T2DM in J&K. The compendium is based on free text search for various terms epitomizing T2DM which makes us to understand the concept behind it. Besides online database some articles were ascertained from conventional journals and books. After prelustration the relevant articles dealing purely with the subject were classified and presented into five categories: