Objective: To estimate the rate of subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who reach the therapy goal for HbA1C one year after diagnosis (early metabolic control). Methods: This was a retrospective study reviewing clinical records of adults who came to sixteen health centers distributed in nine Peruvian cities. Patients who received an initial T2DM diagnosis and who had at least one-year follow-up were included. Metabolic goals set in ADA 29018 standards were considered.     Results: Four hundred and fifty-seven subjects (53,03% female) were included. When diagnosed, their mean age was 55,75 years (standard deviation [SD]: ± 12,92), and mean HbA1C value was 9,10% (SD: ± 2,28). Concomitant diagnosis including high blood pressure or dyslipidemia were found in 27,13% and 52,40% of all subjects, respectively. After one-year follow-up, 57,76% of all subjects achieved th...