• To demonstrate the superiority of Lantus plus stepwise addition of mealtime Apidra(Lantus/Apidra-3) versus twice-daily premixed insulin based on the proportion of subjects achieving target glycemic control [ Time Frame: 60 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  
• To demonstrate the non-inferiority of Lantus plus addition of one mealtime Apidra injection (Lantus/Apidra-1) versus twice-daily premixed insulin [ Time Frame: 60 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  

• Reduction from baseline in wk 60 A1c w/twice-daily premixed insulin vs morning insulin glargine plus addition of mealtime insulin glulisine injection (insulin glargine/insulin glulisine-3) [ Time Frame: 60 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  
• Proportion of subjects achieving target glycemic control at week 60 of study with twice-daily premixed insulin vs morning insulin glargine plus addition of one mealtime insulin glulisine injection (insulin glargine/insulin glulisine-1) [ Time Frame: 60 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  

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INCLUSION CRITERIA:

• Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for at least 2 years
• Male or Female subjects 30-80 years of age
• A1C >7.5 % at screening, and A1c >7.0% at randomization
• BMI <45 kg/m2
• On stable dual or triple oral therapy for at least 3 months (any combination of secretagogue (sulfonylurea or repaglinide), metformin, and Actos (pioglitazone). The oral agents must be in 2 or 3 of the following 3 different classes: a.Sulfonylurea or repaglinide: dosage greater than or equal to one-half the maximum daily recommended dosage; i.e., glimepiride > 4 mg; glipizide, including GITS >10 mg; glyburide > 10 mg; Glynase® > 3 mg; or repaglinide (Prandin®) > 2 mg with each meal. The dosage must have been stable for at least 3 months prior to screening. b. Biguanide: metformin dosage > 1000 mg daily including Glucophage XR®. The dosage must have been stable for at least 3 months prior to screening c. Thiazolidinedione: Actos pioglitazone) greater than or = to 15 mg only. The subject must have been using Actos for at least 6 months, and the dosage must have been stable for at least 3 months, prior to screening. Subjects using Avandia (rosiglitazone) will not be allowed to enroll into the study.
• Ability and willing to perform SMBG up to four times a day, and at least 8 times daily during the 8-point BG profile measurement days
• Able and willing to adhere to and be compliant with the study protocol
• Able to read English or Spanish at the sixth- grade level in order to complete the subject reported outcomes component of the study
• Signed informed consent and study specific HIPAA documents

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

• Subjects on any other anti-diabetic drug treatments other than the one required by the protocol within the last 3 months before the study entry. Subjects discontinuing Januvia due to nontolerance may be allowed in the study after a 2-week wash out period.
• Clinically significant peripheral edema, if on a TZD
• Planned pregnancy, pregnant or lactating females
• History of hypoglycemia unawareness
• Acute or chronic or history of metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis
• Impaired renal function, as shown by but not limited to, serum creatinine greater than or = to 3.0 mg/dL. For subjects treated with metformin - serum creatinine greater than or = to 1.5 mg/dL (133 μmol/L) for males or greater than or = to 1.4 mg/dL (124 μmoL) for females
• Subjects receiving glucocorticoids, nonselective B-blockers, or weight-control agents
• Insulin use >1 week within prior year
• Acute infection
• Any clinically significant renal disease (other than proteinuria) or hepatic disease
• A serum SGPT level greater than 2.5 X the upper limit of normal
• Any malignancy within the last 5 years, with the exception of adequately treated basal or squamous cell carcinoma, or adequately treated cervical carcinoma in situ
• Diagnosis of dementia or mental condition rendering the subject unable to understand the nature, scope, and possible consequences of the study
• Diagnosis of impaired dexterity or vision rendering the subject unable to administer MDI injections
• History of or current congestive heart failure (cardiac status NYHA II-IV) requiring pharmacological treatment; history of stroke, myocardial infarction coronary artery bypass graft, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, or angina pectoris within the last 12 months
• Known hypersensitivity to insulin glargine, insulin glulisine, NovoLog Mix® (70/30) or any components of Lantus®, Apidra® or NovoLog Mix® (70/30).
• Any disease or condition (including abuse of illicit drugs, prescription medicines or alcohol)within last 2 years, that in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor may interfere with the completion of the study
• Unlikely to comply with protocol, e. g., uncooperative attitude, inability to return for followup visits, and/or unlikely to complete the study
• Subject is the investigator or any sub-investigator, research assistant, pharmacist, study coordinator, other staff, or relative thereof directly involved in the conduct of the protocol