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Use of Insulin
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Add-on insulin therapy is administered to participants who
experience the primary outcome. In case of failure to maintain
adequate metabolic control (HbA1c ≥ 8.0%), therapy is re-invigorated
by more frequent telephone contact and visits. If HbA1c remains ≥
8%
throughout the next six months, then the patient is classified as failing
to maintain adequate metabolic control and add-on therapy with insulin
is initiated.
In addition, some patients may require temporary suspension of study
drug and use of insulin. This is referred to as ‘on leave’ and may be
due to (1) temporary medical conditions such as hospitalization or
intercurrent illness, (2) a sexually active female not on appropriate
contraception, or (3) pregnancy. Any type or dose of insulin can be
used at the discretion of the treatment team. Once the acute event
has resolved, an attempt is made to withdraw insulin and resume study
drugs.
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