Glycemic Control Of Carvedilol Versus Metoprolol In Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension

Inclusion criteria: * Patients at screening must be insulin producing Type II diabetics (C peptide positive). * Must have a history of mild to moderate hypertension (140-179 systolic; 90-1-9 diastolic). * Must be on stable regimen of ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) / ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) treatment alone or in combination with other treatments. * Patient''s laboratory result for HbA1c must be 6.5 - 8.5 (drug treated) or 6.5 - 7.5 (diet alone). * Must be on a stable antidiabetic regimen (drug treated or diet alone). Exclusion criteria: * Patients using beta-blocker therapy.