Vasantha, K2017-03-032017-03-032014https://ir.avinuty.ac.in/handle/avu/1818Diabetes is a silent disease that brings several health complications in an individual life. The Indian population is more prone to diabetes and the rate is increasing in an alarming pace. India is identified as the diabetes capital of the world. Hence, there is an urgent need to identify the root cause for diabetes and lifestyle habits contributing to it. A detailed survey targeting women living in Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu, India was carried out. The present research studied the lifestyle habits, dietary pattern, family history and socio-economic background of the diabetic subjects. A meaningful co-relation between disease prevalence and contributing factors was arrived.