Background: The antihyperglycemic effects of pioglitazone hydrochloride and rosiglitazone
maleate are well documented. The results of clinical trials and observational studies have
suggested, however, that there are individual differences in the effects of these drugs on
blood lipid levels. Objective: The present study evaluated the effects of pioglitazone and
rosiglitazone on blood lipid levels and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
mellitus. Methods: This was a retrospective review of randomly selected medical records …