The onset of Type 2 Diabetes usually occurs after the age of 45, although the incidence of the disease in younger people is growing rapidly.

• Approximately 11.4% of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes
• Approximately 700,000 Hispanic Americans have diabetes and don’t know it.
• There is currently no cure for type 2 diabetes and the exact cause of the disease is unknown. Researchers are currently investigating medications that may eventually benefit those living with diabetes.
• Every year, about 1 million people learn they have diabetes
• Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of all deaths caused by a disease
• Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults
• The risk of heart attack and stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes
• Long-term complications include: kidney disease, nerve disease, dental disease and lower-limb amputation

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is currently conducting a clinical trial to study an investigational medication for Type 2 Diabetes. As a volunteer you may:

• Participate in the research process that may lead to new therapies
• Receive study-related medical care from physicians
• Learn new information about your condition

If you would like to see if you qualify to participate, click on the button below.