India presiding the world with largest number of diabetic patients and is often referred to as the diabetes metropolis of the world. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a quotidian cause of hypertension, frightfully if glycaemic control is poor. The present study was planned to ascertain the prevalence, pattern of diabetic hypertension and also the use of antihypertensive agents. Prospective observational study was perpetrate at Basaveshwara Medical College & Research Center, Chitradurga on 134 diabetic patients and were disguised for hypertension (HTN). The congregated data were analysed by using SPSS software version 19. The work finished with the outcomes of that, the most of the diabetic patients were having comorbid condition of hypertension. Most universal pattern was stage I HTN. Calcium channel blockers were regularly used to treat the condition.

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Non-adherence to treatment is an important and often unrecognized risk factor that contributes to reduced control of blood sugar hence this study aims at assessing the level of medication adherence and compliance to insulin in diabetic patients. It also determines to investigate factors affecting non adherence to insulin and to improve the patient's knowledge towards their disease and medication. Objectives: To assess the medication adherence and compliance to insulin in Type I and Type II diabetic patients and to find out the factors affecting non adherence to insulin. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective observational study which was carried out for a period of six months at General Medicine in-

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