Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that affects multiple organs of body and every sixth person in Pakistan is suffering from it. Diabetic complications besides increasing the morbidity and mortality, are also increasing the financial burden. Life style changes and early diagnosis can significantly decrease the complications of the disease. This cross-sectional study was planned to assess the knowledge of rural population about diabetes, its risk factors and treatment modalities. Knowledge of rural population is poor about diabetes and health education programs should be started to raise awareness among masses about the disease.