Thursday, May 13, 2010, Congress Hall III

Future Directions in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
17:30 – 17:35	Welcome and Introduction Stefano Del Prato, Italy
17:35 – 18:00	Unmet Medical Needs in Type 2 Diabetes – Importance of Achieving Endpoints Beyond Glycemic Control Antonio Ceriello, Italy
18:00 – 18:25	Advantages and Opportunities for Weekly Therapies to Achieve Improved Adherence and Treatment Goals in Type 2 Diabetes William Polonsky, USA
18:25 – 18:50	Comparison of Incretin Therapies and Current Standards of Care in Acheiving Optimal Patient Goals Stefano del Prato, Italy
18:50 – 19:15	Taspoglutide, a Novel, Multifaceted Agent to Fulfill Multiple Unmet Needs in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Itamar Raz, Israel
19:15 – 19:25	Questions and Answers
19:25 – 19:30	Closing Remarks/Adjournment