NCT00765817 trial results

Inclusion Criteria: * Have type 2 diabetes. * Have been taking insulin glargine at a dose of ≥20 units/day for at least 3 months before entering the study. Have been taking insulin glargine alone or in combination with one of the following for at least 3 months before entering the study: 1. metformin (stable dose for 6 weeks) 2. pioglitazone (stable dose for 6 weeks) 3. a combination of metformin and pioglitazone (stable dose for 6 weeks) * Have HbA1C between 7.1% and 10.5%, inclusive. * Have a body mass index (BMI) ≤45 kg/m2. * Have a history of stable body weight (not varying by \>5% for at least 3 months prior to screening). Exclusion Criteria: * Have taken medications to lower blood sugar other than insulin glargine, pioglitazone, or metformin in the 3 months before entering the study for more than a 1-week period, or within 1 week of entering the study. * Have had more than one episode of major (severe) hypoglycemia in the 6 months before entering the study. * Are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during the study or are sexually active women not actively practicing birth control. * Women who are breastfeeding. * Have any significant diseases of the blood, heart, kidney, gastrointestinal system, or other significant diseases such as cancer. * Have had a kidney transplant or are currently on kidney dialysis. * Have a cancer that's never been treated, that's currently being treated, or that was diagnosed within the last 5 years. * Have had a bad reaction to exenatide in the past or have a condition that is not recommended to be exposed to exenatide or any of exenatide's other ingredients. * Have used a drug for weight loss in the 3 months before entering the study for more than a 1-week period, or within 1 month of entering the study. * Are currently on a weight-loss program or have been on one within 3 months of entering the study. * Have had a blood transfusion or severe blood loss within 3 months of entering the study. * Are taking systemic glucocorticoids or have received systemic glucocorticoids within 8 weeks of entering the study. * Have an irregular sleep cycle (for example, sleeping during the day and working during the night). * Have a history of pancreatitis. * Have received treatment with an experimental drug within 30 days of entering the study. * If on metformin, have a condition that is not recommended to be exposed to metformin, or any condition associated with hypoperfusion, hypoxemia, dehydration, or sepsis. * If on metformin, have had a radiologic contrast study performed within 48 hours of entering the study. * If on pioglitazone, have a condition that is not recommended to be exposed to pioglitazone, including congestive heart failure, or are taking pioglitazone at a dose that is not approved for use with insulin.