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Per the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Diabetes, theprevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors has been on a steady rise, currentlystanding at 2.7% for males and 3.0% for females. Overweight individuals make up about18.6% of adults, while the obese account for 3.9%. This particular study conducted atHoima Regional Referral Hospital focused on assessing the prevalence of inadequateglycemic control and the factors contributing to this issue among Type 2 DiabetesMellitus patients. Employing a descriptive, cross-sectional design utilizing quantitativedata collection and analysis methods, the study captured the opinions and perceptionsof a considerable number of Type 2 diabetic patients attending the hospital's diabeticclinic at a specific moment, allowing for broader generalizations. The study uncoveredthat poor glycemic control among Type 2 diabetic patients led to various complications,notably cardiovascular issues (56%), diabetic neuropathy (50%), diabetic nephropathy(33%), diabetic retinopathy (25%), and infections (21%). Specifically, cardiovascularcomplications were more prevalent among patients with a family history of diabetes,hypertension, high BMI, and those categorized as overweight. Additionally, patients overthe age of 60, highly educated individuals, married persons, and professionals exhibitedhigher instances of cardiovascular complications due to poor glycemic control. Thestudy recommended hospital management to dedicate time for educating patients onmanaging their conditions beyond medication intake, addressing factors hindering goodglycemic control. Furthermore, the study suggested strategies such as communityoutreach programs and routine screening for Diabetes Mellitus among hypertensivepatients to facilitate early detection of non-communicable diseases.Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Overweight, Obesity, Cardiovascular diseases, Glycemiccontrol.