Aim: To assess the levels of Anxiety and Depression in type 2 diabetic mellitus patients seeking dental care. Method: A pilot study with 20 type 2 diabetic mellitus patients reporting for dental care were subjected to hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS)to evaluate the anxiety levels. HADs questionnaire analysis anxiety and depression levels based on a set of 14. Based on HAD scoring, anxiety levels are categorised as According to the scoring patients are classified into normal, borderline abnormal, abnormal cases. Results: Mean anxiety score of the diabetic mellitus participants was 11.4 and depression score was 12. Higher scores of anxieties and depression was significant in female gender, older patients, individuals with longer duration of diabetes, patients who have diabetics and other comorbidities. The original HADs scale in English was translated into local regional language. Conclusion: The Incidence of depression and anxiety among diabetic patients visiting for dental treatment is high. The quality of life is compromised due to diabetes, it is very important to diagnose and manage anxiety and depression in patients with type 2 diabetic mellitus patients to ensure higher quality of life.