Adjusted mean change in HbA1c from baseline at Week 24, or the last post-baseline measurement prior to Week 24 if no Week 24 assessment was available was determined(LOCF). HbA1c was measured as percent of hemoglobin by a central laboratory. Data after rescue medication (metformin) was excluded from this analysis. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. In cases where time of the first dose or time of the assessment was not available, baseline was defined as the last assessment on or prior to the date of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. HbA1c values were obtained at enrollment, lead-in, and at Day 1, Weeks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 in the double-blind period.

N= Number of randomized participants, who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Adjusted mean change in total body weight from baseline at Week 24, or the last post-baseline measurement prior to Week 24 if no Week 24 assessment was available LOCF was determined. Data after rescue medication (metformin) was excluded from this analysis. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. In cases where time of the first dose or time of the assessment was not available, baseline was defined as the last assessment on or prior to the date of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. Body weight was measured in kilograms (kg) at qualification, lead-in, Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 during double-blind period.

N= Number of randomized participants, who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Adjusted mean change in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) from baseline at Week 24 (LOCF) was determined. Data after rescue medication (metformin) was excluded from this analysis. FPG was measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) by a central laboratory at qualification, lead-in, Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 during double-blind period. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. In cases where time of the first dose or time of the assessment was not available, baseline was defined as the last assessment on or prior to the date of the first dose of the double-blind study medication.

Number analyzed = Number of randomized participants, who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Liquid meal tolerance tests (MTTs) were scheduled to occur at Day 1 visit (MTT was to be completed 2 hours prior to first dose of treatment) and at Week 24 / End of treatment visit, or Rescue visit for participants meeting criteria for rescue due to lack of glycemic control. At Week 24, study treatment was given 1 hour before MTT was administered. Participant fasted for at least 10 hours (h) prior to both visits and abstained from tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine for 24 h prior to the MTT. The liquid meal supplement was administered over 10 minutes, starting immediately after Time 0 blood sample was drawn. Blood samples for post-liquid meal Glucose were obtained at 30, 60, 120, and 180 minutes after ingesting the liquid supplement. Glucose was measured in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) by a central laboratory. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of double-blind study medication.

Number of randomized participants, who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Therapeutic glycemic response was defined as HbA1c less than 7.0%. n=Number of participants with HBA1c less than (<) 7 % at Week 24, last observation carried forward (LOCF) while N=number of randomized participants with non-missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values. Percent=n/N and was adjusted for Baseline HbA1c. Data after rescue medication (metformin) was excluded from this analysis. HbA1c was measured as a percent of hemoglobin.

N=number of randomized participants with non-missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Adjusted mean waist circumference values from baseline to Week 24 (or the last post-baseline measurement prior to Week 24 if no Week 24 assessment was available, last observation carried forward, (LOCF) was determined. Data after rescue medication (metformin) was excluded from this analysis. Waist circumference was measured centimeters (cm) and obtained at lead-in, Day 1, and Week 24 of the double-blind period. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. In cases where time of the first dose or time of the assessment was not available, baseline was defined as the last assessment on or prior to the date of the first dose of the double-blind study medication.

Number of randomized participants, who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA), version 12.1 AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization. Treatment-related=having certain, probable, possible, or missing relationship to study drug as per the investigator. Baseline to last dose plus 4 days for AEs, plus 30 days for SAEs. Data after rescue included.

Participants who received at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication during the double-blind treatment period. Data after rescue were also included.

Participants with AEs of hypoglycemia, cardiac/vascular disorders, renal impairment or failure, volume depletion (hypotension/dehydration/hypovolemia), fractures, urinary stones, and other reports suggestive of genital infection or urinary tract infection (UTI) were summarized using MedDRA version 12.1. Data after rescue included for all AEs of special interest except hypoglycemia; hypoglycemia AEs were prior to rescue. Major hypoglycemic episode: symptomatic requiring 3rd party assistance due to severe impairment in consciousness or behavior with a glucose value < 54 mg/dL and prompt recovery after glucose/glucagon; Minor: either symptomatic with glucose measurement < 63 mg/dL, regardless of need for 3rd party assistance, or asymptomatic with glucose < 63 mg/dL that does not qualify as major; Other: suggestive but not meeting criteria for major or minor.

Randomized participants who received at least one dose of study medication in the double-blind period. Data after rescue included for all AEs of special interest except hypoglycemia; hypoglycemia AEs summarized below were prior to rescue.

Blood pressure values were obtained on Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 in the double blind period, after the participant was seated for quietly for 5 minutes; the same arm (right or left) was used consistently through out the study. Measurements were taken at least 10 hours after the last ingestion of caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine. Blood pressure was measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Data after rescue were also included. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. In cases where time of the first dose or time of the assessment was not available, baseline was defined as the last assessment on or prior to the date of the first dose of the double-blind study medication.

Participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication were analyzed. n= number of treated participants with non-missing baseline and Week 24 values.

Heart rate values were obtained after the participant was seated for quietly for 5 minutes; the same arm (right or left) was used consistently through out the study. Measurements were taken at least 10 hours after the last ingestion of caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine. Heart rate was measured in beats per minute (bpm). Data after rescue were also included. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start date and time of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. In cases where time of the first dose or time of the assessment was not available, baseline was defined as the last assessment on or prior to the date of the first dose of the double-blind study medication.

N=number of participants who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline and Week 24 values.

12-Lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) were performed at Day -14 and Week 24/End of treatment visit (last observation carried forward) on participants who were supine. ECGs were assessed by the investigator. Baseline (BL) was Day -14 for this parameter.

N= Number of randomized participants, who took at least 1 dose of double-blind study medication, with non missing baseline (BL) and Week 24 (LOCF) values.

Safety laboratory measurements were obtained at Day 1, Weeks 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, and 24 in the double blind Period. Baseline was defined as the last assessment prior to the start of the first dose of the double-blind study medication. Data included from baseline up to and including the last day of treatment plus 4 days. Data after rescue was also included. Abbreviations; Pretreatment (PreRX); grams per deciliter (g/dL); upper limit of normal (ULN); milliequivalent per liter (mEq/L); greater than (>) less than (<); Units per liter (U/L), alanine aminotransferase (ALT); aspartate aminotransferase (AST); alkaline phosphatase (ALP); blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Marked abnormality Low (High) defined: hemoglobin <6 (>18 females or >20 males) g/dL; hematocrit <20% ( >55% females or >60% males); BUN (>60 mg/dL) or Urea >21.4 mmol/L; creatinine (>=1.5*preRX, >=2.5 mg/dL); AST and ALT >3*ULN; bilirubin >1.5*ULN; ALP >1.5*ULN.

N=Number of participants who received at least 1 dose of study medication and had non-missing laboratory results.