Initial Combination With Pioglitazone Study (0431-064)

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Initial Therapy With Coadministration of Sitagliptin and Pioglitazone in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the initial combination therapy with sitagliptin and pioglitazone in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus not on treatment with insulin or oral antihyperglycemic therapy.

General Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients ≥18 years old with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (a specific type of diabetes)

General Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus or history of ketoacidosis
• Patient was on antihyperglycemic agent therapy (oral or insulin) within the prior 4 months
• Patient was on >4 weeks (cumulatively) of antihyperglycemic therapy (oral or insulin) over the prior 2 years