The rate of prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) increases globally and the greatest rise over the years is observed in India. T2D is the most frequent type of diabetes, increasing susceptibility to different diseases. The present study tries to find out the overall prevalence and identify the sign and symptoms of diabetes among the Meiteis of Manipur. Fasting blood glucose level was randomly collected from 1026 participants (men: 517 and women: 509) using a glucometer from five valley districts of Manipur. An interview schedule consisting of personal information and data on signs and symptoms of diabetes was collected from the participant with prior informed consent. The present study shows that 34.40% has impaired fasting glucose (IFG), and the overall prevalence of T2D is 12.96%, indicating that one out of every ten Meitei individuals is affected by the disease. The prevalence of T2D is higher with an increase in chronological age. The presence of signs and symptoms of T2D was significantly higher among the diabetic patients than the normal individuals. Owing to a lack of awareness and knowledge, the incidence of newly diagnosed diabetes is higher than self-reported. Therefore, as a preventive measure, there is an urgent need for timely intervention through awareness and imparting knowledge about diabetes education among the people.

Driving an auto-rickshaw has become one of the most common and easiest ways of earning a living, particularly for educated unemployed youths of Manipur. In the present study an attempt was made to understand the health status of auto-rickshaw drivers plying in different locations of Imphal, Manipur. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the auto-rickshaw drivers of Imphal, Manipur. A total of 159 auto-rickshaw drivers (aged 20–65 years) were screened to understand their health status and potential risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The data were analysed using different statistical measures including mean, t-test, the test of significance, using MS Excel and SPSS software. Odds ratio (OR) was also calculated to measure the association (if any) using the 2×2 contingency table at 95% confidentiality interval. The majority of the drivers were educated and married. Vision impairment, body and neck pain are the commonest morbidity conditions generally faced by the drivers. Individuals who have been driving for more than ten years are at a significantly greater risk for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and anaemia compared to those who have been driving up to five years. Persons who have worked for a long time in the same occupation as an auto-rickshaw driver are more prone to have mild to moderate forms of anaemic conditions. Moreover, they are also at greater risk for adverse health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and high blood glucose level.