Fingolimod for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This study is testing whether fingolimod — a drug already used for multiple sclerosis — can help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe it may improve how the body responds to insulin. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 70 years old - You have been clinically diagnosed with type 2 diabetes - Your HbA1c (a 3-month blood sugar average) is between 6.5% and 9.5% - You are either not on diabetes medication, or on just one oral diabetes pill with a stable dose for the past 3 months - Your BMI is 45 or below **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have type 1 diabetes - You have had serious diabetic complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis - You have significant liver or kidney problems - You have had a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in the past 6 months - You have certain heart rhythm problems or are on specific heart medications - You have an active infection - You are currently in another clinical trial Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.