The purpose of this research study is to determine if a new investigational diabetes drug is safe and effective in treating people who have Type II diabetes mellitus with very high HbA1c or FPG (fasting plasma glucose) levels. The HbA1c test, also called the hemoglobin A1c test or glycated hemoglobin test, is a measurement of the average amount of sugar in the blood over the last 2 to 3 months. FPG is a test that measures the amount of sugar in the blood after an 8 hour fast.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Laboratory result for HbA1c >11% or FPG >270mg/dL
• Clinical diagnosis of Type II diabetes
• Prior treatment with diet and/or exercise alone, or less than 15 days of prior treatment with an oral anti-diabetic medication or insulin.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who are pregnant

Patient-level data for this study will be made available through www.clinicalstudydatarequest.com following the timelines and process described on this site.