The document summarizes a national program for the control of diabetes in India. It discusses a pilot program launched in 7 states to promote prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and stroke. The program has 3 components: health promotion for the general population, disease prevention for high-risk groups, and assessment of risk factor prevalence. It also outlines the 4 steps of the national diabetes education program: learning about diabetes, knowing the ABCs of control, managing diabetes, and getting routine care.