2. Male and female patients 25 years of age or older with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes; • If a woman is of childbearing potential (WOCBP) she must agree to use appropriate birth control (double barrier methods, hormonal contraceptives, or intrauterine device)for the duration of the study (WOCBP is defined as all women who are not surgically sterile or are not at least 1 year post-menopausal). All WOCBP must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the Screening Visit;