Background: Globally, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered as one of the most common diseases. Dietary habits and sedentary lifestyle are the major factors for r­a­pidly rising incidence of DM in developing countries. Limited data are available re­garding adherence and barrier to dietary control practice in patients with type 2 dia­betes. This study aimed to investigate the dietary control practice among patients with ty­pe 2 diabetes mellitus. Subjects and Method: This was qualitative study conducted at primary clinic in Ban­tul, Yogyakarta. A sample of 15 patients with type 2 DM was selected for this study. The the­­me of this study was dietary control practice. The data were collected by Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The data were analyzed descriptively. Results: The majority of informants said fried food, sweet tea, and compote, were fa­vo­­rite food that could not be missed. There were some factors that affect dietary con­trol of blood glucose level. Conclusion: Patients with type 2 DM is difficult to leave the habit of eating fried food and sugary drink. Keywords: dietary control, type 2 diabetes mellitus