Newswise — What and WhenData from the PROactive and CHICAGO studies of ACTOS® (pioglitazone HCl) will be presented in poster format at the 67th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in Chicago:

 The relationship between renal dysfunction and major cardiovascular outcomes in patients with diabetes: experience from PROactive; Poster 0670-P presented on Saturday, June 23, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 6:00-7:15 p.m. Effects of pioglitazone in patients with type 2 diabetes and reduced glomerular filtration rate: an analysis from PROactive; Poster 0671-P presented on Saturday, June 23, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 6:00-7:15 p.m. Hospitalizations for serious adverse events in high-risk type 2 diabetes patients treated with pioglitazone for 3 years: results from PROactive; Poster 0553-P presented on Sunday, June 24, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 6:15-7:30 p.m.  Long-term cost-effectiveness analysis on ACTOS for the USA from PROactive; Poster 1209-P presented on Sunday, June 24, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and 6:15-7:30 p.m. Effects of long-term treatment with pioglitazone on lipid levels in patients receiving statin therapy at baseline in the PROactive study; Poster 0905-P presented on Sunday, June 24, from 6:15-7:30, and on Monday, June 25, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Comparative effects of pioglitazone and glimepiride on lipoprotein subfractions: results from the CHICAGO Trial; Poster 0906-P presented on Sunday, June 24, from 6:15-7:30, and on Monday, June 25, from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

About ACTOSACTOS works by directly targeting insulin resistance, a condition in which the body does not efficiently use the insulin it produces to control blood glucose levels. ACTOS is taken once daily as an adjunct to diet and exercise, and is approved for use for type 2 diabetes as monotherapy to lower blood glucose and in combination therapy with insulin, sulfonylureas or metformin.

Additional InformationACTOS is not for everyone. ACTOS can cause fluid retention that may lead to or worsen heart failure, so tell your doctor if you have a history of these conditions. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience rapid weight gain, fluid retention, or shortness of breath while taking ACTOS. If you have moderate to severe heart failure, ACTOS is not recommended. Your doctor should perform a blood test to check for liver problems before you start ACTOS and periodically thereafter.

Do not take ACTOS if you have active liver disease. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin. If you are of childbearing age, talk to your doctor before taking ACTOS as it could increase your chance of becoming pregnant. Some people taking ACTOS may experience flu-like symptoms, mild to moderate swelling of legs and ankles, and anemia. When taking ACTOS with insulin or sulfonylureas, you may be at risk for low blood sugar. Patients with diabetes should have regular eye exams. If you experience vision problems, consult your doctor immediately. Very rarely, some patients have experienced visual changes while taking ACTOS.

Please visit the ACTOS Web site at http://www.actos.com for Complete Prescribing Information.

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ACTOS® (pioglitazone HCl) is a registered trademark of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and used under license by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.