This manual combines the latest local and international guidelines for managments of diabetes and consists of data based on local research, with an aim to provide a quick reference to all health care personnel involved in the mangement of diabetes mellitus with emphasis upon Type 2 diabetes. It covers all important and pratical aspects of the subject in a language which should be understandable to all medical workers and medical undergraduates. Most of the references are up-to-date. As for useful drugs, a selection is listed so physicians can use those which are most familiar or cost-effective. There is enough pathophysiology to make the text more easily understood.