METHODS: Secondary data analysis of the Saudi Health Interview Survey SHIS N 10,821 was conducted. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression modelling assessed factors associated with type 2 diabetes and its control self management including sociodemographic factors e.g. age, gender , lifestyle e.g. diet, physical activity , and health seeking behaviours e.g. chronic illnesses, health services . ...CONCLUSIONS: Being overweight and or hypertensive are concomitant with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Any self management programmes for type 2 diabetes patients with either of these conditions should be tailored accordingly. ...