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Diabetes mellitus was initially described as a single disease entity, is now regarded as a heterogeneous group of diseases that share the phenotype of hyperglycaemia, which in simple terms is increased glucose levels in the body. It is emerging as one of the leading causes of end stage renal disease, heart attacks, non-traumatic amputations, and blindness, increasing the mortality and morbidity burden on the community. About Author : Dr. Irfan Ali Khan obtained his M.Sc. from Aligarh Muslim University and Ph.D. in Botany from Osmania University, Hyderabad, specializing in 'Genetics and Plant Breeding". Dr. Khan is the Director of Nawab Shah Alam Khan Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research (Affiliated to the Osmania University), Anwarul Uloom College Campus, Mallepally, Hyderabad. Dr. Atiya Khanum obtained her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Botany from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Dr. Khanum has worked on the 'Ecology of two lakes of Hyderabad with special reference to Planktonic and Mat forming Algal Communities'. She is Associated Professor and Head of the P.G. Department of Botany, Nawab Shah Alam Khan Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research (Affiliated to the Osmania University), Anwarul Uloom College Campus, Mallepaly, Hyderabad. Contents : Preface Acknowledgements Contents An Overview on Diabetes Indian Medicinal Plants with Antidiabetes Properties Herbal Treatment for Diabetes Herbal Remedies for Diabetes