To Evaluate the Response to Glucagon During Hypoglycemia

A Randomised, Open, Two-Way Cross-Over, Phase I Study to Evaluate the Response to Glucagon Versus the Spontaneous Counter-Regulatory Response in T2DM Patients Treated With AZD1656 and Metformin During Hypoglycemia

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the response to Glucagon versus the spontaneous hormonal response to low blood sugar levels in T2DM Patients treated with AZD1656 and Metformin

Inclusion Criteria:

• type II diabetes patients, female with non child-bearing potential
• T2DM diagnosis confirmed by C-peptide >0.3nmol/L and no glutamic acid decarboxylate (GAD) antibodies at enrolment (screening)
• Treatment with metformin alone with a total daily dose not less than 1 000 mg. Stable glycaemic control indicated by unchanged treatment within 3 months prior to enrolment

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of ischemic heart disease, symptomatic heart failure, stroke, transitory ischemic attack or symptomatic peripheral vascular disease
• Signs of diabetic proliferative retinopathy or diabetic maculopathy, at screening or on an ophthalmological examination within 3 months from start of study
• Participating in another clinical study during the last 30 days prior to enrolment