Beta-Cell Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance Among Italian Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-0000-113)

Beta-Cell Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance Among Italian Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the degree of beta-cell dysfunction among participants with type 2 diabetes and the association between beta-cell dysfunction and demographic, clinical, and treatment variables.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physician diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus by American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria
• Oral hypoglycemic drug therapy for ≥1 year
• Continuous care at the clinic (at least 2 visits) for at least one year
• Medical records completed with a minimum core data set
• Completed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in a clinical trial in the previous 1 year
• Currently using insulin
• Type 1 diabetes
• Pregnancy