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sanofi aventis IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PEOPLE TAKING PILLS FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES: THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION (ADA) NOW RECOMMENDS, AS ONE APPROACH, ADDING INSULIN EARLIER IN YOUR TREATMENT PLAN. Recently, a team of leading diabetes experts from the ADA created guidelines for the treatment of patients with diabetes. These guidelines may change the course of your diabetes therapy. THE MESSAGE: TALK ABOUT INSULIN WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PRESCRIBER NOW. The ADA now recommends adding insulin, as one approach, if your blood sugar isn’t under control, which they define as an AIC under 7%, after two to three months of diet, exercise, and metformin pills. THE SHORT-TERM GOAL: EFFECTIVE BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL. The ADA guidelines say that insulin is an effective treatment for lowering blood sugar levels. As part of an overall diabetes treatment plan, which includes diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications, insulin is proven to help reduce AIC. THE LONG-TERM GOAL: MAINTAIN GOOD CONTROL OVER TIME. The earlier you can achieve blood sugar control, the better, and adding insulin may be right for you. Keeping your blood sugar under control may help reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications overtime. GET YOUR FREE COPY OF THE ADA GUIDELINES AND LEARN MORE ABOUT INSULIN AT www.Golnsulinlnfo.com, OR CALL 1-87P-3INSULIN. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT INSULIN Possible side effects may include blood sugar levels that are too low, injection site reactions, and allergic reactions, including itching and rash. Tell your doctor about all other medicines and supplements you are taking because they can change the way insulin works. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes. £2007 sanofi-avtntis U.S. LLC U5.6UL07.07.0Q7