Background: Considering the fact that diabetes is one of the most prevalent non __ampersandsignndash; communicable diseases in the world today, secondary prevention can at best prolong life of those affected by it. But arguably it has been proved time and again that primary prevention will always lead to a better quality of life. Risk factors have been the major factors studied worldwide to prevent diabetes and due to a high rate of migration of people around the world it should be considered as an essential tool to diagnose the risk of diabetes among migrants. Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the risk factors that play a significant role in causing diabetes among construction workers. Methods: The risk factors data was collected from 120 (150) construction workers (response rate=80%) staying in two residential compounds. The workers were asked to fill in a pre __ampersandsignndash; tested, structured and close-ended questionnaire to evaluate the risk factors. In addition, we measured the BP and BMI by using weight scale, measuring tape, and mercury sphygmomanometer. Results: The results showed that construction workers had an acceptable quality of life but the risk factors were also present that could pose a threat in future to the development of diabetes mellitus. 95.5 % ate all types of food without any consideration. 21.7 % of them were above the normal weight. 62.5 % were sleeping less than 7 hours, which increased the stress level. Conclusions: Construction workers have good quality of life in Saudi Arabia. However, prevalence of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for developing DM is considerable. Primary preventive measures need to be inculcated to reduce it to a level where it ceases to be a public health problem.