The aim of this study is to compare the body fat distribution pattern of glibenclamide plus rosiglitazone versus glibenclamide and placebo (especially the intra-abdominal adipose tissue and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue areas) in patients with type 2 diabetes. It is hypothesised that rosiglitazone will lead to the accumulation of excess energy stores in the subcutaneous rather than the intra-abdominal adipose tissue depot. In addition, it is hoped that by having a positive effect on diastolic blood pressure, lipid levels, BMI, rosiglitazone will be shown to have a better cardiovascular risk profile when used in combination with glibenclamide rather than when glibenclamide is used alone.