After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

Analysis using a pattern mixture model of observed data with missing observations imputed from the placebo arm based on multiple (x10.000) imputations. The data for week 26 were then analysed with an ANCOVA model containing treatment, sex and age group as fixed effects and baseline value as covariate. The estimated treatment differences and confidence intervals were combined using Rubins formula.

Stepwise hierarchical testing procedure was applied for confirmatory endpoints:

Step 1: Primary analysis: change from baseline to week 26 in HbA1c

Superiority of liraglutide over placebo was to be concluded if the 95% confidence interval for the treatment difference for change from baseline in HbA1c (%) after 26 weeks of randomised treatment was entirely below 0%, implying that the two sided p-value was less than 5%.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive liraglutide subcutaneous injections once daily (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for 52 weeks (26 weeks double blind treatment period followed by a 26-week open-label extension period). The liraglutide dosing was started at 0.6 mg/day during the first week and escalated in weekly increments of 0.6 mg over the following 2-3 weeks. Dose escalation was based on tolerability, as judged by the investigator and on the average of three fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements performed by the subject at home on the 3 consecutive days before the dose escalation visit being >6.1 mmol/L (110 mg/dL). Subjects were treated with doses of 0.6, 1.2 or 1.8 after dose escalation. Subjects treated with liraglutide for more than 3 months were asked to return for follow-up visits one and two years after the end of the open label period (after trial drug cessation at week 52).

After the run-in period, subjects were randomized to receive placebo (in combination with metformin with or without basal insulin, on a background of diet and exercise) for a 26 weeks double blind treatment period. The liraglutide placebo was administered once daily subcutaneously in equivalent volume as liraglutide. After 26 weeks, participants discontinued placebo and continued treatment with metformin (with or without basal insulin) during the open-label period.

Subjects who received liraglutide for more than 3 months during the treatment period (week 0-52), were followed-up at week 104.

Subjects who received liraglutide for more than 3 months during the treatment period (week 0-52), were followed-up at week 104.

Subjects who received liraglutide for more than 3 months during the treatment period (week 0-52), were followed-up at week 104.