This study is a pilot randomized controlled trial of 30 elderly type 2 diabetes patients
conducted at the MODEL Clinical Research (MODEL), Research Division of Bay West Endocrinology
Associates in Baltimore, Maryland. The investigators hypothesized that compared to a regimen
base solely on traditional drugs, a regimen including newer drugs will achieve glycemic
target faster and induce less hypoglycemia, weight gain, and other side effects, over the
short run.